Kokusho, the Evening Star (Commander) - Lifegain

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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Changing Loyalty
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Grave Researcher
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Supernatural Stamina
66%inclusion49 decks74 decks
59%synergy
Saw in Half
66%inclusion49 decks74 decks
58%synergy
Undying Malice
68%inclusion50 decks74 decks
58%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
66%inclusion49 decks74 decks
56%synergy
Feign Death
62%inclusion46 decks74 decks
54%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
54%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
53%synergy
Sacrifice
57%inclusion42 decks74 decks
52%synergy
Undying Evil
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
51%synergy
Blade of Selves
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
82%inclusion61 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
81%inclusion60 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Crypt Ghast
77%inclusion57 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Jet Medallion
70%inclusion52 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
68%inclusion50 decks74 decks
48%synergy
Animate Dead
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
62%inclusion46 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
50%synergy
Not Dead After All
59%inclusion44 decks74 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
39%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
48%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
39%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Viscera Seer
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
35%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
38%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
36%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Dark Confidant
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Plaguecrafter
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Warren Soultrader
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Twilight Diviner
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Carrion Feeder
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Accursed Marauder
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Hell's Caretaker
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Grim Haruspex
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Activated Sleeper
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Darkstar Augur
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Blood Artist
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Dread Presence
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Ophiomancer
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Merchant of Venom
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Defiling Daemogoth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-15%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
74%inclusion55 decks74 decks
51%synergy
Village Rites
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Nasty End
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
48%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Deadly Dispute
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Return to Action
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Gifts
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Wake the Dead
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Imp's Mischief
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Goryo's Vengeance
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Abnormal Endurance
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Malice
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Defile
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
-16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Presumed Dead
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Tragic Slip
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-12%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Dismember
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Entomb
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Corpse Dance
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Darkness
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Stinging Study
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Grim Return
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Rescue from the Underworld
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Costly Plunder
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Makeshift Mannequin
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Overkill
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Murder
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Baleful Mastery
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
57%inclusion42 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Intent
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Morbid Curiosity
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Footsteps of the Goryo
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Night's Whisper
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Dread Return
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Mutilate
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Bubbling Muck
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Exhume
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Come Back Wrong
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Living Death
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Buried Alive
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Decree of Pain
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Zombify
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Withering Curse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Necromantic Selection
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Blood for Bones
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Profane Tutor
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Eaten Alive
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Offering
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Innocent Blood
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Killing Wave
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Expedition Map
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Strionic Resonator
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Altar of Dementia
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Netherborn Altar
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-18%synergy
Resurrection Orb
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Lithoform Engine
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Lifeline
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
The Masamune
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
World Map
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Necromancy
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Dance of the Dead
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Exquisite Blood
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Grave Pact
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Strands of Night
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Heartless Summoning
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Wound Reflection
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
No Mercy
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Minion's Return
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Attrition
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Greed
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Dark Prophecy
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Oubliette
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
80%inclusion59 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
66%inclusion49 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
3%synergy
High Market
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
43%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
17%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Castle Locthwain
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Lake of the Dead
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Temple
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Vesuva
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Chasm
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Mire
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion67 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion55 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
16%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Caged Sun
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
82%inclusion61 decks74 decks
-13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
74%inclusion55 decks74 decks
51%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy