Valentin, Dean of the Vein (Commander) - Lifegain

Valentin, Dean of the Vein
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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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29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Bogwater Lumaret
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Follow the Lumarets
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Essenceknit Scholar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Efflorescence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
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Essence Warden
79%inclusion104 decks131 decks
72%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
66%inclusion87 decks131 decks
58%synergy
Mortality Spear
62%inclusion81 decks131 decks
56%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
60%inclusion79 decks131 decks
55%synergy
Gala Greeters
57%inclusion75 decks131 decks
52%synergy
Radiant Fountain
52%inclusion68 decks131 decks
50%synergy
Inspiring Call
53%inclusion70 decks131 decks
48%synergy
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47%inclusion62 decks131 decks
47%synergy
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50%inclusion66 decks131 decks
47%synergy
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56%inclusion74 decks131 decks
46%synergy
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Kami of Whispered Hopes
51%inclusion67 decks131 decks
46%synergy
Cultivate
49%inclusion64 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Winding Constrictor
48%inclusion63 decks131 decks
42%synergy
Hardened Scales
46%inclusion60 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Blood Artist
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
43%inclusion56 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion55 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
42%inclusion55 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Tend the Pests
42%inclusion55 decks131 decks
38%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
42%inclusion55 decks131 decks
40%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Necropotence
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
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Social Climber
41%inclusion54 decks131 decks
40%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
40%inclusion53 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
40%inclusion52 decks131 decks
38%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
36%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
38%inclusion50 decks131 decks
31%synergy
Llanowar Elves
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
34%synergy
Blood Researcher
36%inclusion47 decks131 decks
35%synergy
Haywire Mite
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Tenured Inkcaster
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
33%synergy
Evolution Witness
33%inclusion41 decks123 decks
30%synergy
Witch of the Moors
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Basking Broodscale
32%inclusion40 decks125 decks
31%synergy
Herd Baloth
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
30%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Kazandu Nectarpot
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
30%synergy
Deathgreeter
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Birds of Paradise
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Fetid Gargantua
29%inclusion34 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Virulent Emissary
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Prize Pig
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Accomplished Alchemist
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Devoted Druid
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Incubation Druid
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Prowler
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Cursed Wombat
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Fertilid
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Ezzaroot Channeler
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Honor Troll
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Beast Whisperer
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Gyre Sage
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Mosswood Dreadknight
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
11%synergy
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Tamiyo's Safekeeping
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
31%synergy
Putrefy
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Infuse with Vitality
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Village Rites
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Tear Asunder
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Charm
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Claim
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Fortifying Draught
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Witherbloom Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Deathsprout
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Abrupt Decay
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Weather the Storm
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Pulse of Murasa
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Atomize
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
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3%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
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5%synergy
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Rampant Growth
38%inclusion50 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Culling Ritual
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Farseek
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Essence Pulse
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Dig Up
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Healing Technique
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Withering Curse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Scale the Heights
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Brew
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Gaze of Granite
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Devouring Tendrils
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Urborg Repossession
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Pest Summoning
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Game Over
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Casualties of War
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Witherbloom Command
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Primal Command
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Containment Breach
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Harmonize
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Tempest
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Hunt for Specimens
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Find // Finality
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-14%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Tend the Sprigs
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Precision
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
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Tablet of the Guilds
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
33%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
28%synergy
The Great Henge
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
-15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Wurm's Tooth
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Sun Droplet
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Bow of Nylea
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Pestilent Cauldron
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Demon's Horn
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur II
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
The Earth Crystal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Staff of the Wild Magus
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Prism Ring
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
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Moldervine Reclamation
36%inclusion47 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Blight Mound
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Trudge Garden
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Bond
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Druid Class
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Branching Evolution
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Loading Zone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Lifegift
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Rites
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Vitality
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Primeval Bounty
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Doubling Season
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Wild Growth
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Colossal Majesty
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
The Last Ronin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Parade
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Golgari Queen
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Professor Dellian Fel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Sapseep Forest
46%inclusion60 decks131 decks
44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
High Market
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Restless Cottage
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Grim Backwoods
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
The Shire
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Great Arashin City
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Hissing Quagmire
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion96 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
59%inclusion77 decks131 decks
57%synergy
Arcane Signet
51%inclusion67 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Golgari Signet
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Paradise Plume
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion128 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion124 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion105 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Jungle Hollow
65%inclusion85 decks131 decks
41%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
60%inclusion78 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
59%inclusion77 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Wood
47%inclusion62 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
40%inclusion53 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malady
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
31%inclusion40 decks131 decks
-17%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Twilight Mire
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
-13%synergy
Deathcap Glade
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Viridescent Bog
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Witherbloom Campus
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Wastewood Verge
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Blooming Marsh
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Haunted Mire
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Woodland Chasm
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Underground Mortuary
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Titan's Grave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Illegitimate Business
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Blighted Woodland
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Vernal Fen
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Bayou
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
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