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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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Scavenging Ooze
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96%synergy
Essence Warden
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
93%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
92%synergy
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Ad Nauseam
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Field of the Dead
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20%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
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Deathrite Shaman
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
61%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
72%synergy
Gala Greeters
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
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50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Kazandu Nectarpot
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48%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
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42%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
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48%synergy
Beast Whisperer
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37%synergy
Haywire Mite
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Tenured Inkcaster
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50%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Augur of Autumn
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
36%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Birds of Paradise
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29%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
District Mascot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dragon Sniper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Herd Baloth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sanguine Spy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Evolution Witness
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Dark Confidant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Acidic Slime
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Blood Artist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Iridescent Hornbeetle
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hagra Constrictor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Ezzaroot Channeler
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Empath
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Tyrant Guard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mosswood Dreadknight
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Spike Feeder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Nylea, Keen-Eyed
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Renata, Called to the Hunt
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
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Heroic Intervention
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
30%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
67%synergy
Nature's Claim
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
30%synergy
Inspiring Call
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Deglamer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Collected Company
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Ram Through
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Atomize
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Oblivion's Hunger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mortality Spear
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Tear Asunder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Infuse with Vitality
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Beast Within
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-12%synergy
Infectious Bite
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Tend the Pests
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Windgrace's Judgment
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Status // Statue
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
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Nature's Lore
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Toxic Deluge
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
54%synergy
Pest Infestation
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Three Visits
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Night's Whisper
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Cultivate
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Yuna's Decision
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Vat Emergence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Verdant Confluence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
0%synergy
Culling Ritual
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Healing Technique
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Find // Finality
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Season of Gathering
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Ambition's Cost
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-10%synergy
Living Death
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Geth's Summons
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Drown in Ichor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Bond of Flourishing
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
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Bow of Nylea
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
72%synergy
The Ozolith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Whip of Erebos
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
The Great Henge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Bontu's Monument
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Emerald Medallion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
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The Meathook Massacre
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Sylvan Library
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Exploration
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Gift of Paradise
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Powerleech
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Call of the Ring
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Hardened Scales
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Deathreap Ritual
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Trudge Garden
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Colossal Majesty
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Well Rested
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Utility Lands
Sapseep Forest
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Fountain
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
26%synergy
Witch's Clinic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mortuary Mire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Barren Moor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Vesuva
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Slippery Karst
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Grim Backwoods
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Winding Canyons
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Restless Cottage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
High Market
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Glimmerpost
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
The Shire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
The Hunter Maze
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Khalni Garden
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-5%synergy
Pristine Talisman
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Herd Heirloom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Signet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-37%synergy
Staff of Compleation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Cornucopia
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Jungle Hollow
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Tainted Wood
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
30%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-11%synergy
Twilight Mire
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Deathcap Glade
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Wastewood Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Terminal Moraine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-4%synergy
Viridescent Bog
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-14%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Woodland Chasm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
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