Kokusho, the Evening Star (Commander) - Optimized Reanimator

Kokusho, the Evening Star
Rank #1,271
9decks
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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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Twilight Diviner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nasty End
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
86%synergy
Animate Dead
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Saw in Half
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Morbid Curiosity
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Jet Medallion
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Crypt Ghast
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Diabolic Intent
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
15%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Flare of Malice
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Sacrifice
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Demonic Tutor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Necropotence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Seal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Opposition Agent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Doomed Necromancer
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Viscera Seer
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Warren Soultrader
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Accursed Marauder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Scavenger Regent
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Darkstar Augur
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Dark Confidant
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Plaguecrafter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Roaming Throne
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Carrion Feeder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Bladewing's Thrall
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Timeline Culler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bone Devourer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Murderous Rider
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Dread Presence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Young Necromancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Deceiver of Form
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ebondeath, Dracolich
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Cavalier of Night
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Scourge of Nel Toth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Stronghold Assassin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Village Rites
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Feign Death
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Not Dead After All
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Deadly Dispute
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Undying Malice
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Undying Evil
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Culling the Weak
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Despair
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Stinging Study
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Entomb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Snuff Out
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Goryo's Vengeance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Wake the Dead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Caustic Exhale
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Consuming Corruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Gifts
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Defile
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-26%synergy
Corpse Dance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Rescue from the Underworld
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Murder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Eat to Extinction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Curtains' Call
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Makeshift Mannequin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
It Doesn't Add Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Abnormal Endurance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Foul-Tongue Invocation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dismember
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Footsteps of the Goryo
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Bubbling Muck
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Mutilate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Living Death
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Will of the Abzan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Tip the Scales
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Come Back Wrong
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Final Vengeance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Incarnation Technique
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Life's Finale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Soul Exchange
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crux of Fate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Innocent Blood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Buried Alive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Decree of Pain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fearsome Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stitch Together
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ritual of the Machine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bitter Ordeal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-25%synergy
Beseech the Queen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Eaten Alive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Exhume
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Blood for Bones
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Blade of Selves
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Expedition Map
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Netherborn Altar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Lifeline
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Disruptor Flute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Winter Orb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Defense Grid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Transmogrant Altar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ratchet Bomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mimic Vat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
The Golden Throne
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Eriette's Tempting Apple
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Resurrection Orb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Altar of the Wretched
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Cauldron
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Sanguine Bond
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Black Market Connections
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Dance of the Dead
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Strands of Night
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Heartless Summoning
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Bitterblossom
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Exquisite Blood
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Corroding Dragonstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Contamination
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Grave Pact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Baneful Omen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
High Market
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lake of the Dead
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Realm of Koh
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Mortuary Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Vesuva
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Pit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Temple
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Peat Bog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Homeward Path
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Field of Ruin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Mox Jasper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Caged Sun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Cave
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy