Kokusho, the Evening Star (Commander) - Expensive Reanimator

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Saw in Half
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Diabolic Intent
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Dance of the Dead
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Sacrifice
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Lake of the Dead
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Necromancy
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Animate Dead
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Culling the Weak
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Dark Ritual
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Jet Medallion
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
17%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Entomb
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Bubbling Muck
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Cabal Ritual
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Demonic Tutor
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Imperial Seal
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Necropotence
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Ad Nauseam
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Chrome Mox
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
The One Ring
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Mana Vault
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Crypt Ghast
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Opposition Agent
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Dark Confidant
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Viscera Seer
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-29%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Carrion Feeder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Warren Soultrader
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Accursed Marauder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Blood Pet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Activated Sleeper
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gravecrawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Foulmire Knight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Hell's Caretaker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Blood Celebrant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Palladium Myr
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Starscape Cleric
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Metalworker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Keen Duelist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Skirge Familiar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Imp's Mischief
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Withering Torment
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Undying Malice
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Village Rites
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Not Dead After All
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Rain of Filth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Nasty End
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Dismember
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Cut Down
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Undying Evil
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Goryo's Vengeance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Hatred
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Corpse Dance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Soul Shatter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Withering Boon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Baleful Mastery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Feign Death
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Stinging Study
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Doom Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Slaughter Pact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Wake the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Eldritch Immunity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Return to Action
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Word of Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tragic Slip
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Edict
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Night's Whisper
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Buried Alive
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Damnation
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Grim Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Exhume
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Living Death
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Unmarked Grave
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Come Back Wrong
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Persist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-29%synergy
Morbid Curiosity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Innocent Blood
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Footsteps of the Goryo
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Incarnation Technique
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Unmask
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Severed Strands
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Profane Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Duress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Offering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Make an Example
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sinkhole
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Bone Shards
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Selective Obliteration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Final Parting
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Syphon Mind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Bitter Ordeal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Queen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Eaten Alive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Thoughtseize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Expedition Map
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Blade of Selves
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Defense Grid
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Torpor Orb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Altar of Dementia
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
World Map
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Voltaic Key
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Life Chisel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Eye of Vecna
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Moonsilver Key
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Null Brooch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chalice of the Void
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Feldon's Cane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Winter Moon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Forcefield
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Strionic Resonator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Black Market Connections
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Heartless Summoning
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Strands of Night
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Contamination
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Carnival of Souls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Tainted Aether
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Attrition
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Wound Reflection
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
No Mercy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Leyline of the Void
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Dawn of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
The Abyss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Oubliette
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Oppression
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Death's Majesty
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
High Market
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Chasm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Witch's Cottage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Emergence Zone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Rishadan Port
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Barren Moor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Blast Zone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Diamond Valley
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Pit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Urborg
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Homeward Path
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Mox Opal
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Mox Diamond
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
The Soul Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Grim Monolith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Staff of Compleation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Séance Board
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Malakir Rebirth
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Cave
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy