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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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49%synergy
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76%inclusion115 decks152 decks
69%synergy
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58%synergy
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64%inclusion97 decks152 decks
56%synergy
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61%inclusion93 decks152 decks
55%synergy
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60%inclusion91 decks152 decks
54%synergy
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49%synergy
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49%synergy
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49%synergy
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48%synergy
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55%inclusion84 decks152 decks
47%synergy
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12%synergy
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49%inclusion74 decks152 decks
29%synergy
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39%synergy
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39%synergy
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44%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
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43%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
44%inclusion67 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
Tend the Pests
43%inclusion66 decks152 decks
39%synergy
Beast Within
43%inclusion65 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
43%inclusion65 decks152 decks
41%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
22%inclusion34 decks152 decks
17%synergy
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7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
-9%synergy
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42%inclusion64 decks152 decks
41%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
41%inclusion62 decks152 decks
37%synergy
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41%inclusion62 decks152 decks
33%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
39%inclusion59 decks152 decks
36%synergy
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38%inclusion58 decks152 decks
35%synergy
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37%inclusion56 decks152 decks
29%synergy
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37%inclusion56 decks152 decks
36%synergy
Llanowar Elves
36%inclusion54 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Evolution Witness
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Witch of the Moors
34%inclusion52 decks152 decks
32%synergy
Haywire Mite
34%inclusion51 decks152 decks
16%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
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12%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
34%inclusion51 decks152 decks
32%synergy
Tenured Inkcaster
33%inclusion50 decks152 decks
33%synergy
Kazandu Nectarpot
33%inclusion50 decks152 decks
31%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
32%inclusion49 decks152 decks
31%synergy
Herd Baloth
32%inclusion48 decks152 decks
31%synergy
Basking Broodscale
32%inclusion36 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
31%inclusion47 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Deathgreeter
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28%synergy
Fetid Gargantua
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30%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
30%inclusion45 decks152 decks
27%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
30%inclusion45 decks152 decks
29%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
28%inclusion43 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
Birds of Paradise
26%inclusion40 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
26%inclusion40 decks152 decks
26%synergy
Prize Pig
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25%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
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8%synergy
Devoted Druid
26%inclusion39 decks152 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion38 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
24%inclusion36 decks152 decks
22%synergy
Incubation Druid
23%inclusion35 decks152 decks
21%synergy
Accomplished Alchemist
23%inclusion35 decks152 decks
22%synergy
Leyline Prowler
22%inclusion34 decks152 decks
19%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
22%inclusion33 decks152 decks
18%synergy
Cursed Wombat
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
20%inclusion31 decks152 decks
16%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
20%inclusion30 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Honor Troll
19%inclusion29 decks152 decks
18%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
19%inclusion29 decks152 decks
18%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
19%inclusion29 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Fertilid
18%inclusion28 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Beast Whisperer
17%inclusion26 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Gyre Sage
17%inclusion26 decks152 decks
15%synergy
Ezzaroot Channeler
17%inclusion26 decks152 decks
16%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
15%inclusion23 decks152 decks
14%synergy
Mosswood Dreadknight
15%inclusion23 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Sangromancer
15%inclusion23 decks152 decks
14%synergy
Viscera Seer
15%inclusion23 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
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Tamiyo's Safekeeping
38%inclusion57 decks152 decks
29%synergy
Putrefy
35%inclusion53 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
26%inclusion40 decks152 decks
-4%synergy
Infuse with Vitality
24%inclusion37 decks152 decks
22%synergy
Village Rites
21%inclusion32 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Tear Asunder
20%inclusion30 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Charm
18%inclusion28 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
-8%synergy
Fortifying Draught
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Deathsprout
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Abrupt Decay
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
-6%synergy
Weather the Storm
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Pulse of Murasa
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
-9%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Atomize
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Murder
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1%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
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3%synergy
Desperate Measures
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5%synergy
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Rampant Growth
39%inclusion60 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
33%inclusion50 decks152 decks
22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion46 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
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4%synergy
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6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
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5%synergy
Farseek
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5%synergy
Sign in Blood
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14%synergy
Night's Whisper
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13%synergy
Essence Pulse
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19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
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12%synergy
Three Visits
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0%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion26 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Dig Up
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10%synergy
Deadly Brew
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9%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
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-8%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
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11%synergy
Healing Technique
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Scale the Heights
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9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
Urborg Repossession
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Harmonize
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0%synergy
Pest Summoning
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
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-5%synergy
Containment Breach
7.9%inclusion12 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Gaze of Granite
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Devouring Tendrils
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Yuna's Decision
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
-12%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Casualties of War
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
-5%synergy
Witherbloom Command
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5%synergy
Damnation
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
Hunt for Specimens
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5%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
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2%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Tempest
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
3%synergy
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Tablet of the Guilds
34%inclusion52 decks152 decks
33%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
26%inclusion39 decks152 decks
25%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
20%inclusion30 decks152 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion30 decks152 decks
-11%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
19%inclusion29 decks152 decks
15%synergy
The Great Henge
18%inclusion27 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
-6%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
14%inclusion22 decks152 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
-6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Wurm's Tooth
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
-14%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Sun Droplet
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Pestilent Cauldron
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Bow of Nylea
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Demon's Horn
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Campfire
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Prism Ring
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Staff of the Wild Magus
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Moldervine Reclamation
37%inclusion56 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Trudge Garden
30%inclusion45 decks152 decks
28%synergy
Blight Mound
29%inclusion44 decks152 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
27%inclusion41 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
24%inclusion36 decks152 decks
20%synergy
Druid Class
23%inclusion35 decks152 decks
21%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion33 decks152 decks
8%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
18%inclusion28 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Branching Evolution
18%inclusion27 decks152 decks
12%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Rites
15%inclusion23 decks152 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion22 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Loading Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Lifegift
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Primeval Bounty
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Vitality
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Doubling Season
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
-10%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
Guardian Project
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Unnatural Growth
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Colossal Majesty
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Golgari Queen
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Sapseep Forest
47%inclusion71 decks152 decks
45%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion51 decks152 decks
-6%synergy
High Market
30%inclusion45 decks152 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion34 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion28 decks152 decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion27 decks152 decks
-10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion27 decks152 decks
-5%synergy
Restless Cottage
17%inclusion26 decks152 decks
8%synergy
The Shire
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Karn's Bastion
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
11%inclusion17 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11%inclusion16 decks152 decks
-7%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
7%synergy
Grim Backwoods
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
-5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.2%inclusion11 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
-9%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Kishla Village
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Great Arashin City
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion111 decks152 decks
-7%synergy
Pristine Talisman
61%inclusion93 decks152 decks
59%synergy
Arcane Signet
53%inclusion80 decks152 decks
-10%synergy
Golgari Signet
26%inclusion39 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
26%inclusion39 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Paradise Plume
12%inclusion18 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion148 decks152 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion144 decks152 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion123 decks152 decks
-4%synergy
Jungle Hollow
64%inclusion98 decks152 decks
40%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
57%inclusion87 decks152 decks
-4%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
55%inclusion84 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
45%inclusion69 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Wood
43%inclusion66 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
41%inclusion62 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malady
36%inclusion55 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
34%inclusion52 decks152 decks
-11%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
34%inclusion51 decks152 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion44 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
28%inclusion43 decks152 decks
24%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Deathcap Glade
24%inclusion36 decks152 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion34 decks152 decks
-5%synergy
Twilight Mire
22%inclusion34 decks152 decks
-13%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion29 decks152 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion28 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Viridescent Bog
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
18%inclusion27 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
18%inclusion27 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
-4%synergy
Witherbloom Campus
16%inclusion25 decks152 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Mire
16%inclusion24 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
Woodland Chasm
14%inclusion21 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Blooming Marsh
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion20 decks152 decks
-9%synergy
Underground Mortuary
13%inclusion18 decks143 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion19 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Wastewood Verge
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion15 decks152 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.2%inclusion14 decks152 decks
-4%synergy
Blighted Woodland
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
8.6%inclusion13 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
-4%synergy
Brokers Hideout
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
0%synergy
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