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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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Pest Infestation
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
62%synergy
Hardened Scales
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
62%synergy
Sapseep Forest
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
58%synergy
Essence Warden
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
53%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Greed
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Radiant Fountain
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Witch of the Moors
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Tend the Pests
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Vampiric Rites
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
46%synergy
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Farseek
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Mortality Spear
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Beast Within
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Call
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Winding Constrictor
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Gala Greeters
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
42%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Basking Broodscale
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Fetid Gargantua
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
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Field of the Dead
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
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Herd Baloth
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Spike Feeder
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Llanowar Elves
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Tenured Inkcaster
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Birds of Paradise
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Viscera Seer
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Prize Pig
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Haywire Mite
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Deathgreeter
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Devoted Druid
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Goose
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Sunshower Druid
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Evolution Witness
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Cursed Wombat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Murderous Rider
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Ochre Jelly
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Social Climber
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Glissa Sunslayer
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Prowler
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Carrion Feeder
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Blood Researcher
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Evolution Sage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Village Rites
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Atomize
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Golgari Charm
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Veil of Summer
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Abrupt Decay
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Fog
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Krosan Grip
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Tear Asunder
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Return to Nature
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Putrefy
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-15%synergy
Fortifying Draught
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Desperate Measures
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tragic Slip
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gift of the Viper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Collective Resistance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-21%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Gaea's Gift
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Reckoning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Weather the Storm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Defile
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Verdant Command
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Infuse with Vitality
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Silkguard
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Harrow
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Blessed Respite
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Rushed Rebirth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Strike
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
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Nature's Lore
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Cultivate
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Urborg Repossession
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Essence Pulse
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Unearth
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Casualties of War
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Glimpse of Nature
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Dig Up
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Brew
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Final Act
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lethal Throwdown
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Bone Splinters
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Scale the Heights
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Culling Ritual
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Find // Finality
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Gelatinous Genesis
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Primal Growth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Awaken the Woods
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Vicious Rumors
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Killing Wave
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bone Shards
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Ambition's Cost
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Caravan Vigil
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Many Partings
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Decree of Pain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Hurricane
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Vivien's Stampede
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Tempest
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Thirsting Roots
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Bushwhack
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Traverse the Ulvenwald
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Sun Droplet
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Wurm's Tooth
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Demon's Horn
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
The Last Ride
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dissection Tools
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Campfire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Prism Ring
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
The Ozolith
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Staff of the Wild Magus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
The Great Henge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Tithing Blade
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ivory Tower
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Blight Mound
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Druid Class
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Exploration
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Branching Evolution
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Wild Growth
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Bond
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Trudge Garden
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Primeval Bounty
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Gourmand's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Season
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bequeathal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Link
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Elven Chorus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Family's Favor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Call of the Ring
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Primal Vigor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Lifegift
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Vitality
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Golgari Queen
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Restless Cottage
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
The Shire
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mortuary Mire
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Witch's Cottage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
High Market
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Karn's Bastion
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Hostile Hostel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ghost Quarter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Barren Moor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Grim Backwoods
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Pristine Talisman
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Golgari Signet
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Paradise Plume
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Jungle Hollow
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
56%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Wood
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Vernal Fen
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Twilight Mire
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Malady
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Deathcap Glade
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Wastewood Verge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Blighted Woodland
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Viridescent Bog
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-18%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-26%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Woodland Chasm
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Blooming Marsh
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Witherbloom Campus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Skemfar Elderhall
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Underground Mortuary
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-17%synergy
Haunted Mire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
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