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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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50%synergy
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24%synergy
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24%synergy
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92%synergy
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86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Gala Greeters
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66%synergy
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56%synergy
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56%synergy
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55%synergy
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57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
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53%synergy
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57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
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46%synergy
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57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Rampant Growth
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
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Dina, Soul Steeper
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Llanowar Elves
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Social Climber
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Haywire Mite
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Tenured Inkcaster
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Accomplished Alchemist
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Agent Frank Horrigan
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Herd Baloth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Evolution Witness
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Prize Pig
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Kazandu Nectarpot
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Blood Artist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Iridescent Hornbeetle
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Hagra Constrictor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Ezzaroot Channeler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mosswood Dreadknight
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Beast Whisperer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Bighorner Rancher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Augur of Autumn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Blood Researcher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ivy Lane Denizen
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Managorger Hydra
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Fetid Gargantua
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Winding Constrictor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
District Mascot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Dragon Sniper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Claim
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Inspiring Call
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Tend the Pests
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Mortality Spear
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Infuse with Vitality
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Beast Within
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Deglamer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Collected Company
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Weather the Storm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Ram Through
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Atomize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Oblivion's Hunger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tear Asunder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Infectious Bite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Putrefy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Fortifying Draught
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Naturalize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Pulse of Murasa
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Windgrace's Judgment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Status // Statue
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
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Kodama's Reach
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Pest Infestation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Night's Whisper
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Cultivate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Farseek
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Witherbloom Command
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Living Death
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Yuna's Decision
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Vat Emergence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Essence Pulse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Confluence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Expand the Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scale the Heights
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Culling Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Healing Technique
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Find // Finality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Biogenic Upgrade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Season of Gathering
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Casualties of War
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cram Session
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ambition's Cost
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dig Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Devouring Tendrils
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Geth's Summons
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Life's Legacy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Drown in Ichor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bond of Flourishing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
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Whip of Erebos
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
The Great Henge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur II
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sword of the Meek
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Wurm's Tooth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sword of the Squeak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Emerald Medallion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Demon's Horn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Moldervine Reclamation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Sylvan Library
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Hardened Scales
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Colossal Majesty
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Doubling Season
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Exploration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Greed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Golgari Germination
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Paradise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Powerleech
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Call of the Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Deathreap Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Trudge Garden
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blight Mound
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Primal Vigor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Lifegift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Insidious Roots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Greater Good
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Well Rested
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Witch's Clinic
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Grim Backwoods
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
High Market
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Glimmerpost
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
The Shire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mortuary Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Vesuva
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Slippery Karst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Winding Canyons
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Restless Cottage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
The Hunter Maze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Khalni Garden
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Pristine Talisman
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Golgari Signet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Herd Heirloom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Staff of Compleation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Cornucopia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Wood
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Jungle Hollow
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Deathcap Glade
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wastewood Verge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fabled Passage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Viridescent Bog
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Twilight Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Terminal Moraine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Underground Mortuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Maestros Theater
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Bayou
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Brokers Hideout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Woodland Chasm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Obscura Storefront
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Malady
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
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