Kokusho, the Evening Star (Commander) - Expensive Reanimator

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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
Lake of the Dead
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Saw in Half
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Diabolic Intent
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Necromancy
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Animate Dead
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Dance of the Dead
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Sacrifice
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Dark Ritual
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
41%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Entomb
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Culling the Weak
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Crypt Ghast
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Jet Medallion
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Ancient Tomb
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Demonic Tutor
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Imperial Seal
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Necropotence
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Opposition Agent
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
The One Ring
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Ad Nauseam
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Chrome Mox
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Dark Confidant
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Viscera Seer
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Roaming Throne
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Warren Soultrader
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Accursed Marauder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Activated Sleeper
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Starscape Cleric
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Gravecrawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Foulmire Knight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Hell's Caretaker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Blood Celebrant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Palladium Myr
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Metalworker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Carrion Feeder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Skirge Familiar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Priest of Gix
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Blood Pet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Shambling Ghast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Leaden Myr
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Imp's Mischief
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Cabal Ritual
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Withering Torment
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Nasty End
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Village Rites
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Goryo's Vengeance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Corpse Dance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Undying Malice
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Cut Down
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Not Dead After All
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hatred
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Soul Shatter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Withering Boon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Rain of Filth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Dismember
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Eldritch Immunity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Stinging Study
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Undying Evil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Doom Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Slaughter Pact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Wake the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Return to Action
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Word of Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Feign Death
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Slip
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Yawgmoth's Will
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Bubbling Muck
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Buried Alive
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Living Death
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Damnation
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Grim Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Exhume
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Morbid Curiosity
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Come Back Wrong
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Unmarked Grave
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Persist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-29%synergy
Innocent Blood
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Footsteps of the Goryo
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Selective Obliteration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unmask
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Severed Strands
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Profane Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Duress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Offering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Make an Example
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sinkhole
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Bone Shards
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Final Parting
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Syphon Mind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Bitter Ordeal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-25%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Queen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Eaten Alive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Thoughtseize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Peter Parker's Camera
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Expedition Map
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Blade of Selves
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Defense Grid
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Torpor Orb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
World Map
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Winter Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Voltaic Key
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Life Chisel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Eye of Vecna
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Moonsilver Key
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Null Brooch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chalice of the Void
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Feldon's Cane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Forcefield
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Altar of the Wretched
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Altar of Dementia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lifeline
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Heartless Summoning
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Contamination
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Black Market Connections
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Strands of Night
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Exquisite Blood
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Carnival of Souls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Tainted Aether
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Attrition
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
No Mercy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Leyline of the Void
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Dawn of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
The Abyss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wound Reflection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Oubliette
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Pestilence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Oppression
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Death's Majesty
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
67%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
High Market
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Glacial Chasm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Witch's Cottage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Rishadan Port
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Barren Moor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Blast Zone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Valley
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Pit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Temple
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Urborg
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Homeward Path
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Mana Vault
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Mox Diamond
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Séance Board
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Compleation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Malakir Rebirth
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Cave
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy