Sapling of Colfenor (Commander) - Toughness Matters

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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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Great Forest Druid
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49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ancient Lumberknot
88%inclusion63 decks72 decks
87%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
85%inclusion61 decks72 decks
85%synergy
Ezzaroot Channeler
79%inclusion57 decks72 decks
78%synergy
Tree of Perdition
78%inclusion56 decks72 decks
77%synergy
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
74%inclusion53 decks72 decks
73%synergy
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
69%synergy
Treefolk Harbinger
68%inclusion49 decks72 decks
68%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
66%synergy
Willowdusk, Essence Seer
67%inclusion48 decks72 decks
66%synergy
Accomplished Alchemist
65%inclusion47 decks72 decks
64%synergy
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Cultivate
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
61%synergy
Assault Formation
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
62%synergy
Orchard Warden
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
58%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Kodama's Reach
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Sanguine Bond
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
52%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
50%synergy
Beast Whisperer
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
39%synergy
Last March of the Ents
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Worldly Tutor
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Unhallowed Phalanx
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
52%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
47%synergy
Bosk Banneret
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
51%synergy
Tree of Redemption
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
51%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
51%synergy
Leaf-Crowned Elder
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
50%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
47%synergy
Tapestry Warden
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
42%synergy
Timber Protector
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
49%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
41%synergy
Verdeloth the Ancient
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
41%synergy
Nemata, Primeval Warden
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
36%synergy
Augur of Autumn
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
39%synergy
Black Poplar Shaman
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Dungrove Elder
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Sproutback Trudge
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
34%synergy
Llanowar Elves
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Seedguide Ash
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
36%synergy
Ulvenwald Observer
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
36%synergy
Dauntless Dourbark
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Witch of the Moors
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
32%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Quickbeam, Upstart Ent
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Runic Armasaur
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Woodfall Primus
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Leyline Prowler
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Six
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Honest Rutstein
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Birds of Paradise
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Unstoppable Ash
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Catapult Fodder
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Tivash, Gloom Summoner
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Everbark Shaman
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Horizon Explorer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Reclamation Sage
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Great Oak Guardian
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Ageless Entity
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Thorntooth Witch
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Deadwood Treefolk
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Feral Deathgorger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Arbor Adherent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Instants
Mortality Spear
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
46%synergy
Beast Within
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Putrefy
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Krosan Grip
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Golgari Charm
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Rootgrapple
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Grim Contest
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Entish Restoration
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Deathsprout
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Reach of Branches
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Tower Defense
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Pulse of Murasa
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Tear Asunder
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Fog
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Harmonize
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Essence Pulse
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Casualties of War
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Culling Ritual
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Tempest
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
The Great Henge
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Druidic Satchel
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Door of Destinies
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Scroll Rack
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Worldslayer
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Gift of the Deity
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Dormant Grove
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Assemble the Entmoot
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Lignify
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Trudge Garden
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Asceticism
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Mirri's Guile
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Fruit of the First Tree
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Crossroads
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-17%synergy
Path of Discovery
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Unnatural Growth
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
In Search of Greatness
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Cover of Darkness
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Wrenn and Seven
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Mortuary Mire
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Dryad Arbor
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Restless Cottage
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Sapseep Forest
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
-16%synergy
Arcane Signet
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
-14%synergy
Golgari Signet
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Pristine Talisman
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion72 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion70 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion57 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Vernal Fen
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Malady
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Tainted Wood
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Deathcap Glade
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Underground Mortuary
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Twilight Mire
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Haunted Mire
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
-12%synergy
Jungle Hollow
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Wastewood Verge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Viridescent Bog
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
-7%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-15%synergy
Blooming Marsh
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Bayou
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Woodland Chasm
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Hidden Grotto
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Witherbloom Campus
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-4%synergy