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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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75%inclusion120 decks160 decks
68%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
63%inclusion100 decks160 decks
58%synergy
Mortality Spear
62%inclusion99 decks160 decks
56%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
63%inclusion101 decks160 decks
55%synergy
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58%inclusion93 decks160 decks
52%synergy
Radiant Fountain
51%inclusion81 decks160 decks
49%synergy
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53%inclusion84 decks160 decks
48%synergy
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48%synergy
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52%inclusion83 decks160 decks
47%synergy
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52%inclusion83 decks160 decks
46%synergy
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51%inclusion82 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion77 decks160 decks
28%synergy
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47%inclusion75 decks160 decks
39%synergy
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45%inclusion72 decks160 decks
39%synergy
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44%inclusion71 decks160 decks
0%synergy
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44%inclusion71 decks160 decks
42%synergy
Spike Feeder
44%inclusion70 decks160 decks
43%synergy
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43%inclusion69 decks160 decks
39%synergy
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43%inclusion68 decks160 decks
39%synergy
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43%inclusion68 decks160 decks
41%synergy
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25%inclusion40 decks160 decks
19%synergy
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6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
-9%synergy
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41%inclusion66 decks160 decks
40%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
41%inclusion66 decks160 decks
33%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
41%inclusion65 decks160 decks
38%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
39%inclusion63 decks160 decks
36%synergy
Blood Researcher
36%inclusion57 decks160 decks
35%synergy
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35%inclusion56 decks160 decks
28%synergy
Witch of the Moors
34%inclusion55 decks160 decks
32%synergy
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34%inclusion55 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Evolution Witness
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
32%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
34%inclusion54 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
33%inclusion53 decks160 decks
31%synergy
Tenured Inkcaster
33%inclusion53 decks160 decks
33%synergy
Haywire Mite
33%inclusion52 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
33%inclusion52 decks160 decks
32%synergy
Basking Broodscale
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
31%synergy
Herd Baloth
31%inclusion50 decks160 decks
30%synergy
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31%inclusion50 decks160 decks
29%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
31%inclusion49 decks160 decks
16%synergy
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30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Deathgreeter
29%inclusion47 decks160 decks
27%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
29%inclusion46 decks160 decks
28%synergy
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28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
25%synergy
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28%inclusion44 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
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26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
26%inclusion41 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Devoted Druid
26%inclusion41 decks160 decks
21%synergy
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25%inclusion40 decks160 decks
23%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
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24%synergy
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24%synergy
Incubation Druid
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Mystic
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Prowler
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
22%inclusion35 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Accomplished Alchemist
22%inclusion35 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Cursed Wombat
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Honor Troll
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Fertilid
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Beast Whisperer
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Gyre Sage
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Ezzaroot Channeler
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Host of the Hereafter
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Sangromancer
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Mosswood Dreadknight
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Viscera Seer
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
0%synergy
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15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
14%synergy
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Beast Within
40%inclusion64 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
38%inclusion60 decks160 decks
29%synergy
Putrefy
34%inclusion54 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
26%inclusion41 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Infuse with Vitality
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Village Rites
22%inclusion35 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Tear Asunder
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Charm
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Fortifying Draught
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Deathsprout
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Abrupt Decay
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Pulse of Murasa
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Weather the Storm
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
-8%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Atomize
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Desperate Measures
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
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3%synergy
Khalni Ambush
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3%synergy
Murder
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1%synergy
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Rampant Growth
39%inclusion62 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
32%inclusion51 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Nature's Lore
31%inclusion49 decks160 decks
5%synergy
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29%inclusion47 decks160 decks
4%synergy
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28%inclusion44 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion41 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Farseek
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion33 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Essence Pulse
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Brew
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Dig Up
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Healing Technique
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
-8%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Scale the Heights
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Pest Summoning
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Urborg Repossession
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Harmonize
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Yuna's Decision
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Containment Breach
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Gaze of Granite
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Devouring Tendrils
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
-12%synergy
Deadly Tempest
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Casualties of War
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Hunt for Specimens
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Witherbloom Command
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
4%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
1%synergy
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Tablet of the Guilds
33%inclusion53 decks160 decks
32%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
24%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion35 decks160 decks
-9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
21%inclusion33 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
15%synergy
The Great Henge
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Wurm's Tooth
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
-14%synergy
Pestilent Cauldron
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Sun Droplet
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
10%synergy
The Ozolith
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bow of Nylea
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
5%synergy
The Earth Crystal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Demon's Horn
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Campfire
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Prism Ring
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Staff of the Wild Magus
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
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Moldervine Reclamation
38%inclusion61 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Blight Mound
31%inclusion49 decks160 decks
28%synergy
Trudge Garden
29%inclusion47 decks160 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
28%inclusion44 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
22%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Druid Class
22%inclusion35 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Branching Evolution
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Library
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Rites
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Loading Zone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Greed
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Lifegift
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Primeval Bounty
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Vitality
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Guardian Project
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Doubling Season
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
-10%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Paradise
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Unnatural Growth
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Colossal Majesty
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Golgari Queen
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Sapseep Forest
46%inclusion73 decks160 decks
44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion53 decks160 decks
-7%synergy
High Market
31%inclusion50 decks160 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
-10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Restless Cottage
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
9%synergy
The Shire
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Clinic
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
-7%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Backwoods
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
-8%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Kishla Village
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Great Arashin City
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion118 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
61%inclusion97 decks160 decks
59%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion86 decks160 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Signet
25%inclusion40 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Paradise Plume
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion155 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion152 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion130 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Jungle Hollow
63%inclusion101 decks160 decks
39%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
56%inclusion90 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
56%inclusion90 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
43%inclusion69 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Wood
43%inclusion69 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
39%inclusion62 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Malady
36%inclusion57 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
35%inclusion56 decks160 decks
-10%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
34%inclusion55 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
29%inclusion47 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Deathcap Glade
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Twilight Mire
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
-8%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
20%inclusion32 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Viridescent Bog
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Witherbloom Campus
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Mire
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Woodland Chasm
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Underground Mortuary
12%inclusion17 decks142 decks
-9%synergy
Blooming Marsh
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Wastewood Verge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Blighted Woodland
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Study Hall
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Khalni Ambush
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Brokers Hideout
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
2%synergy
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