Kokusho, the Evening Star (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Kokusho, the Evening Star
Rank #1,271
6decks
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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
Saw in Half
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
73%synergy
Footsteps of the Goryo
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Animate Dead
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Strip Mine
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Dance of the Dead
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
High Market
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Reanimate
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Village Rites
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Damnation
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Crypt Ghast
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
19%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Ancient Tomb
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
72%synergy
Necropotence
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Mox Diamond
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Chrome Mox
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Imperial Seal
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Roaming Throne
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Viscera Seer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Plaguecrafter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Accursed Marauder
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Warren Soultrader
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Massacre Girl
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Thoughtpicker Witch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Burnished Hart
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Ophiomancer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Palladium Myr
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Carrion Feeder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Great Unclean One
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Leaden Myr
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Sacrifice
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Imp's Mischief
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Undying Evil
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Deadly Dispute
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Undying Malice
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Stinging Study
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Snuff Out
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Nasty End
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Demonic Gifts
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Not Dead After All
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Culling the Weak
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Return to Action
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Flare of Malice
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Soul Shatter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Feign Death
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Goryo's Vengeance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Defile
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-20%synergy
Corpse Dance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Withering Boon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Ad Nauseam
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Presumed Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Dismember
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Costly Plunder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Entomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter Pact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Abnormal Endurance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Sign in Blood
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Morbid Curiosity
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Come Back Wrong
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Innocent Blood
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Grim Tutor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Pox
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Mutilate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Buried Alive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Necromantic Selection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Exhume
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Repay in Kind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Bubbling Muck
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Smallpox
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Bitter Ordeal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chain of Smog
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Death Cloud
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Living Death
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Syphon Mind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Blade of Selves
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Jet Medallion
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Netherborn Altar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
The Masamune
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Strionic Resonator
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Defense Grid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Spawning Pit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lifeline
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Campfire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lithoform Engine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Moonsilver Key
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scroll Rack
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mirage Mirror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Resurrection Orb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Reclamation
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Necromancy
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Sanguine Bond
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Grave Pact
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
The Abyss
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Corroding Dragonstorm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Black Market
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Attrition
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Wound Reflection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Nether Void
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Exquisite Blood
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Dreams
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
No Mercy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Pestilence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Heartless Summoning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Liliana, the Last Hope
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Midgar, City of Mako
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Cabal Coffers
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Command Beacon
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lake of the Dead
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Peat Bog
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Everglades
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Barren Moor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Vein
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Cottage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Glacial Chasm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Guildless Commons
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Arid Archway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Pit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thespian's Stage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Dark Depths
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Homeward Path
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
City of Traitors
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Grim Monolith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Coalition Relic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Hedron Archive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Worn Powerstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Lands
Malakir Rebirth
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Swamp
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-28%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Cave
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy