Kokusho, the Evening Star (Commander) - Expensive

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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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Mai, Scornful Striker
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Saw in Half
81%inclusion99 decks122 decks
73%synergy
Animate Dead
87%inclusion106 decks122 decks
69%synergy
Sacrifice
67%inclusion82 decks122 decks
62%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
83%inclusion101 decks122 decks
59%synergy
Necromancy
62%inclusion76 decks122 decks
56%synergy
Diabolic Intent
70%inclusion85 decks122 decks
55%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
61%inclusion74 decks122 decks
53%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
64%inclusion78 decks122 decks
53%synergy
Reanimate
91%inclusion111 decks122 decks
52%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
70%inclusion85 decks122 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
90%inclusion110 decks122 decks
24%synergy
Jet Medallion
80%inclusion97 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
76%inclusion93 decks122 decks
39%synergy
Crypt Ghast
67%inclusion82 decks122 decks
19%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
66%inclusion80 decks122 decks
47%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
64%inclusion78 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
61%inclusion75 decks122 decks
46%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
59%inclusion72 decks122 decks
48%synergy
Damnation
57%inclusion70 decks122 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
57%inclusion70 decks122 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
85%inclusion104 decks122 decks
58%synergy
Ancient Tomb
79%inclusion96 decks122 decks
67%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
78%inclusion95 decks122 decks
56%synergy
Necropotence
61%inclusion75 decks122 decks
46%synergy
Mana Vault
60%inclusion73 decks122 decks
53%synergy
The One Ring
52%inclusion64 decks122 decks
43%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
49%inclusion60 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Seal
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
39%synergy
Chrome Mox
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Viscera Seer
52%inclusion64 decks122 decks
36%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
42%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
43%inclusion53 decks122 decks
36%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
34%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
39%inclusion47 decks122 decks
34%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
26%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
32%inclusion39 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Dark Confidant
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Roaming Throne
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Opposition Agent
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Warren Soultrader
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Activated Sleeper
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Carrion Feeder
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Accursed Marauder
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Plaguecrafter
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
-14%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Blood Pet
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Burnished Hart
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Darkstar Augur
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Blood Artist
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
-24%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
-15%synergy
Massacre Wurm
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
-10%synergy
Hell's Caretaker
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Grim Haruspex
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Priest of Gix
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-9%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-12%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
75%inclusion92 decks122 decks
53%synergy
Not Dead After All
56%inclusion68 decks122 decks
44%synergy
Undying Evil
49%inclusion60 decks122 decks
46%synergy
Undying Malice
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
36%synergy
Feign Death
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
38%synergy
Withering Torment
44%inclusion41 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
42%inclusion51 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Ritual
41%inclusion50 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
41%inclusion50 decks122 decks
34%synergy
Nasty End
41%inclusion50 decks122 decks
38%synergy
Imp's Mischief
38%inclusion46 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Village Rites
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Goryo's Vengeance
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Ad Nauseam
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Flare of Malice
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Gifts
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Snuff Out
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Corpse Dance
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Return to Action
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Stinging Study
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Abnormal Endurance
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Withering Boon
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Defile
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
-24%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Wake the Dead
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
-13%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Cut Down
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Presumed Dead
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Shallow Grave
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Tragic Slip
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-12%synergy
Grim Return
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Rain of Filth
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Darkness
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Doom Blade
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Baleful Mastery
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Hatred
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
48%inclusion59 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Bubbling Muck
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
24%synergy
Footsteps of the Goryo
39%inclusion47 decks122 decks
38%synergy
Grim Tutor
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion37 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Victimize
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Morbid Curiosity
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
26%synergy
Exhume
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Living Death
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Come Back Wrong
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Dread Return
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Mutilate
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Stitch Together
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Unmarked Grave
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-10%synergy
Thoughtseize
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Blood for Bones
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-8%synergy
Persist
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Beseech the Queen
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Duress
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Eaten Alive
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of Selves
43%inclusion52 decks122 decks
41%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
31%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Expedition Map
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Strionic Resonator
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Altar of Dementia
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Bontu's Monument
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
-16%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Netherborn Altar
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Lifeline
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Voltaic Key
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Winter Moon
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Resurrection Orb
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
The Masamune
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Lithoform Engine
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Kaya's Ghostform
53%inclusion65 decks122 decks
43%synergy
Dance of the Dead
50%inclusion61 decks122 decks
46%synergy
Black Market Connections
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Sanguine Bond
42%inclusion51 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
35%inclusion43 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
23%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Heartless Summoning
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Wound Reflection
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Strands of Night
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Attrition
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Contamination
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
10%synergy
No Mercy
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Oubliette
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Greed
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-14%synergy
Tainted Aether
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Dark Prophecy
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Dawn of the Dead
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Necrodominance
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
92%inclusion112 decks122 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
88%inclusion107 decks122 decks
50%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
63%inclusion77 decks122 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
42%synergy
High Market
45%inclusion55 decks122 decks
38%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
38%inclusion46 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Lake of the Dead
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Command Beacon
30%inclusion37 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
-8%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Chasm
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Temple
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Rishadan Port
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Vesuva
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Urborg
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Tomb Fortress
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
City of Traitors
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion114 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion82 decks122 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Lotus Petal
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
-9%synergy
Grim Monolith
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Crypt
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
80%inclusion97 decks122 decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
75%inclusion92 decks122 decks
53%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Cave
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
1%synergy