Valentin, Dean of the Vein (Commander) - Upgraded

Valentin, Dean of the Vein
Rank #1,851
25decks
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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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Dina, Essence Brewer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Virulent Emissary
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Essence Warden
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Gala Greeters
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Mortality Spear
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Sapseep Forest
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Pest Infestation
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Assassin's Trophy
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Heroic Intervention
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Lore
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Cultivate
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Inspiring Call
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Hardened Scales
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Worldly Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Disciple of Freyalise
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Social Climber
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Spike Feeder
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Evolution Witness
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Blood Artist
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Tenured Inkcaster
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Basking Broodscale
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Birds of Paradise
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Haywire Mite
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Starscape Cleric
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Deathgreeter
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Fetid Gargantua
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Beast Whisperer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Accomplished Alchemist
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Herd Baloth
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Incubation Druid
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Twilight Prophet
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Winding Constrictor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Devoted Druid
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Mosswood Dreadknight
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Witch of the Moors
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Kazandu Nectarpot
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Blood Researcher
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Cankerbloom
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Ezzaroot Channeler
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Augur of Autumn
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Revitalizing Repast
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Tend the Pests
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Pulse of Murasa
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Tear Asunder
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Infuse with Vitality
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Golgari Charm
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Putrefy
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Village Rites
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Silkguard
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Weather the Storm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Hatred
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Atomize
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Collective Resistance
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Strength of Will
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Command
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Gift of the Viper
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Deathsprout
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Nightmare's Thirst
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Abrupt Decay
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Berserk
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Fortifying Draught
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Windgrace's Judgment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Rishkar's Expertise
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Essence Pulse
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Culling Ritual
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Brew
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Dig Up
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Pest Summoning
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Find // Finality
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Harmonize
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Containment Breach
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Farseek
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Tempest
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Drown in Ichor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Vat Emergence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Witherbloom Command
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Maelstrom Pulse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Living Death
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Yuna's Decision
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Bow of Nylea
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
The Great Henge
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Whip of Erebos
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
The Earth Crystal
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Pestilent Cauldron
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Demon's Horn
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Gods
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Wurm's Tooth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Emerald Medallion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur II
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Sylvan Library
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Crystalline Armor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Branching Evolution
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Season of Growth
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Trudge Garden
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Blight Mound
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Well Rested
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Ordeal of Nylea
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Lifegift
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Alpha Authority
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Will
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Rancor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ancestral Mask
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
One with Nature
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Meltstrider's Resolve
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Paradise
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Lion Umbra
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Colossal Majesty
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Predatory Hunger
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Spider Umbra
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Sixth Sense
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Bear Umbra
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Audacity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Canopy Cover
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Powerleech
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Keen Sense
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Fangs
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Call of the Ring
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Rime Transfusion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Greater Good
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Golgari Queen
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Professor Onyx
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
High Market
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Radiant Fountain
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
The Shire
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Clinic
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Grim Backwoods
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Khalni Garden
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Dryad Arbor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Memorial to Folly
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Glimmerpost
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Pit of Offerings
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Restless Cottage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Pristine Talisman
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Golgari Signet
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Herd Heirloom
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Forest
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Wood
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Jungle Hollow
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Twilight Mire
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Deathcap Glade
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Wastewood Verge
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Viridescent Bog
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Malady
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Vernal Fen
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Witherbloom Campus
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Underground Mortuary
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bayou
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Opal Palace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Mire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Woodland Chasm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy