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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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25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Morbid Curiosity
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Nasty End
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Animate Dead
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Saw in Half
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
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Jet Medallion
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Reanimate
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Feed the Swarm
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Crypt Ghast
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Diabolic Intent
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Undying Malice
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Necropotence
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
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Enduring Tenacity
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Viscera Seer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Darkstar Augur
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Warren Soultrader
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Dark Confidant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Plaguecrafter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Carrion Feeder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Marauder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Murderous Rider
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Dread Presence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Young Necromancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Deceiver of Form
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Cavalier of Night
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Avatar of Woe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Stronghold Assassin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Nightmare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Overeager Apprentice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Moira, Urborg Haunt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Harvester of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Night Market Lookout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lord of the Void
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Feign Death
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Withering Torment
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Sacrifice
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Undying Evil
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Goryo's Vengeance
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Stinging Study
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Gifts
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Village Rites
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Not Dead After All
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Flare of Malice
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Force of Despair
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Soul Shatter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wake the Dead
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Abnormal Endurance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Dismember
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Fatal Push
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Betrayal of Flesh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Corpse Dance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Foul Renewal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rescue from the Underworld
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tendrils of Corruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Murder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Return to Action
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Presumed Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Eat to Extinction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Makeshift Mannequin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tribute to Hunger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
It Doesn't Add Up
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Victimize
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mutilate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Footsteps of the Goryo
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Exhume
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Come Back Wrong
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Dread Return
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Bubbling Muck
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Damnation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Will of the Abzan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Tip the Scales
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Final Vengeance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Incarnation Technique
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Life's Finale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Essence Pulse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shamble Back
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Soul Exchange
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Disturbing Plot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Profane Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ever After
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Decree of Pain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Resourceful Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Chant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zombify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gruesome Realization
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Gruesome Fate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wander in Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Recover
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blood for Bones
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Blade of Selves
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Expedition Map
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Strionic Resonator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Disruptor Flute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lashwrithe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Transmogrant Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ratchet Bomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Culling Dais
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Netherborn Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Golden Throne
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Azor's Gateway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Altar of the Wretched
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Witch's Cauldron
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spawning Pit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lifeline
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Venser's Journal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Sanguine Bond
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Dance of the Dead
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Necromancy
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Strands of Night
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Rites
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Exquisite Blood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Heartless Summoning
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Contamination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Palace Siege
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Grave Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Warlock Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Baneful Omen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dark Prophecy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
High Market
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Witch's Cottage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Deserted Temple
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Lake of the Dead
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Vesuva
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Homeward Path
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Everglades
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Field of Ruin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
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