Kokusho, the Evening Star (Commander) - Optimized Lifegain

Kokusho, the Evening Star
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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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100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Reanimate
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
59%synergy
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63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Saw in Half
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Undying Malice
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
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50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
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63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
49%synergy
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Jet Medallion
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
25%synergy
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88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Crypt Ghast
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Culling the Weak
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Animate Dead
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Diabolic Intent
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Necropotence
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Ancient Tomb
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
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Defiling Daemogoth
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Carrion Feeder
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Viscera Seer
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Dark Confidant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Warren Soultrader
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Plaguecrafter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Gravecrawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Murderous Rider
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Young Necromancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deceiver of Form
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Cavalier of Night
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Avatar of Woe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Stronghold Assassin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nightmare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Overeager Apprentice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Moira, Urborg Haunt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ophiomancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Harvester of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Night Market Lookout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lord of the Void
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
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Malakir Rebirth
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Feign Death
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Nasty End
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Not Dead After All
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Undying Evil
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Deadly Dispute
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Dismember
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Withering Torment
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Stinging Study
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Gifts
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Imp's Mischief
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Village Rites
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Wake the Dead
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Abnormal Endurance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Zuko's Exile
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Fatal Push
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Betrayal of Flesh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Insidious Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Malice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Soul Shatter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Foul Renewal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rescue from the Underworld
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Tendrils of Corruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Darkness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Murder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Shallow Grave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Return to Action
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Presumed Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rain of Filth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Mastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Eat to Extinction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Makeshift Mannequin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tribute to Hunger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
It Doesn't Add Up
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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Bubbling Muck
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Withering Curse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Victimize
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Morbid Curiosity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Night's Whisper
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Exhume
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Incarnation Technique
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mutilate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Footsteps of the Goryo
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Grim Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Will of the Abzan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Tip the Scales
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Life's Finale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Essence Pulse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shamble Back
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Come Back Wrong
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Soul Exchange
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Disturbing Plot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Introduction to Annihilation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Profane Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dark Petition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ever After
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Decree of Pain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Resourceful Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Final Parting
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Chant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zombify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Gruesome Realization
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gruesome Fate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Thoughtseize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Wander in Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Recover
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blood for Bones
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Darkness Crystal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Blade of Selves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Strionic Resonator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Altar of Dementia
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lashwrithe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Crawlspace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Transmogrant Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ratchet Bomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Culling Dais
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Scroll Rack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Golden Throne
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Azor's Gateway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Cauldron
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Disruptor Flute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spawning Pit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Venser's Journal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Sanguine Bond
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Dance of the Dead
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Exquisite Blood
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Strands of Night
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Rites
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Bitterblossom
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Palace Siege
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Grave Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Warlock Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Baneful Omen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dark Prophecy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lolth, Spider Queen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Witch's Cottage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Vesuva
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Temple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Lake of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Homeward Path
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Everglades
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Field of Ruin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
The Soul Stone
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
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