Sapling of Colfenor (Commander) - Lifegain

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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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Ezzaroot Channeler
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
78%synergy
Willowdusk, Essence Seer
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
74%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
71%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
70%synergy
Ancient Adamantoise
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Witch of the Moors
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
60%synergy
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
60%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Accomplished Alchemist
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Sanguine Bond
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Veinwitch Coven
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Beast Whisperer
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Lumberknot
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Cultivate
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Augur of Autumn
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Mortality Spear
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Worldly Tutor
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Tapestry Warden
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Sproutback Trudge
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Tivash, Gloom Summoner
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Valentin, Dean of the Vein
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Tree of Perdition
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Leyline Prowler
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Treefolk Harbinger
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Vampire Scrivener
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Arbor Adherent
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Reclamation Sage
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Ageless Entity
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Elves
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Unhallowed Phalanx
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Bosk Banneret
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Birds of Paradise
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Honest Rutstein
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Tree of Redemption
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Marshland Bloodcaster
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Dryad Greenseeker
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Orchard Warden
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Murderous Rider
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Prize Pig
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Essence Warden
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Wood Elves
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Starscape Cleric
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Bloomvine Regent
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Canopy Gargantuan
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Roots
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Elvish Mystic
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Runic Armasaur
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Putrefy
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Golgari Charm
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Deathsprout
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Nightmare's Thirst
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Pulse of Murasa
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Drag to the Roots
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Harrow
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Reach of Branches
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Noxious Revival
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Fortifying Draught
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Tear Asunder
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Entish Restoration
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Rootgrapple
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Last March of the Ents
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Feed the Swarm
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Essence Pulse
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Lore
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Rampant Growth
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Healing Technique
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Gaze of Granite
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Culling Ritual
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Three Visits
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Tempest
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Abzan
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Damnable Pact
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Farseek
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Exsanguinate
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Pest Infestation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Casualties of War
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Harmonize
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Druidic Satchel
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Explorer's Scope
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Worldslayer
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Monster Manual
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
The Great Henge
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Herald's Horn
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Venser's Journal
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Assault Formation
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Exquisite Blood
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Gift of the Deity
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Sylvan Library
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Trudge Garden
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Dormant Grove
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Assemble the Entmoot
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Lignify
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Mirri's Guile
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Greed
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Fruit of the First Tree
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Journey to Eternity
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Asceticism
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Project
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Crossroads
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Witch's Cottage
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Grim Backwoods
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Radiant Fountain
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Sapseep Forest
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Dryad Arbor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Kishla Village
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Restless Cottage
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Hissing Quagmire
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
-24%synergy
Arcane Signet
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Pristine Talisman
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Golgari Signet
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Wood
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Jungle Hollow
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Malady
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Twilight Mire
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Wastewood Verge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Deathcap Glade
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Blooming Marsh
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Viridescent Bog
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Underground Mortuary
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Haunted Mire
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Blighted Woodland
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Bayou
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Woodland Chasm
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-13%synergy