Kokusho, the Evening Star (Commander) - Sacrifice

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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
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Undying Malice
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Not Dead After All
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Nasty End
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Sacrifice
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Animate Dead
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Feign Death
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
55%synergy
High Market
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Jet Medallion
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Toxic Deluge
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Crypt Ghast
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
51%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Withering Torment
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Village Rites
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Ad Nauseam
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Viscera Seer
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Warren Soultrader
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Dark Confidant
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Activated Sleeper
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Accursed Marauder
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Plaguecrafter
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Grim Haruspex
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Carrion Feeder
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Woe Strider
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Darkstar Augur
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Dread Presence
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Demon's Disciple
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Hell's Caretaker
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-23%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Deadly Dispute
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Undying Evil
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Culling the Weak
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Return to Action
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Demonic Gifts
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Abnormal Endurance
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Flare of Malice
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Wake the Dead
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Entomb
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Presumed Dead
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Defile
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-21%synergy
Altar's Reap
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Tragic Slip
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Dismember
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Stinging Study
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Goryo's Vengeance
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Corpse Dance
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Costly Plunder
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Darkness
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Baleful Mastery
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Grim Return
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Cut Down
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Grave Endeavor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Thrilling Encore
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Heartless Act
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Fanatical Offering
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Doom Blade
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Vicious Offering
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Word of Command
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Morbid Curiosity
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Come Back Wrong
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Sign in Blood
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Dread Return
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Bubbling Muck
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Night's Whisper
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Footsteps of the Goryo
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Victimize
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Exhume
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Mutilate
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Blood for Bones
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Buried Alive
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Eaten Alive
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Living Death
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Necromantic Selection
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Offering
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Persist
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Crux of Fate
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Bone Shards
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Stitch Together
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Worthy Cost
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Stargaze
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Restart Sequence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Cloudkill
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Tutor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Severed Strands
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Duress
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Read the Bones
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Innocent Blood
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Blade of Selves
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Strionic Resonator
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Expedition Map
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Netherborn Altar
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Lithoform Engine
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Resurrection Orb
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Cursecloth Wrappings
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Transmogrant Altar
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Life Chisel
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-22%synergy
Navigation Orb
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Sanguine Bond
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Dance of the Dead
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Rites
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Wound Reflection
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Heartless Summoning
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Grave Pact
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Corroding Dragonstorm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Strands of Night
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Greed
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Contamination
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Haunted One
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Minion's Return
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Aether
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Oubliette
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of the Void
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Necrogen Communion
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Command Beacon
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Lake of the Dead
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Witch's Cottage
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Tomb Fortress
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Barren Moor
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Chasm
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Memorial to Folly
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Urborg
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Mana Crypt
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mox Jasper
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Star Compass
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Myriad Landscape
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Cave
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Escape Tunnel
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy