Kokusho, the Evening Star (Commander) - Expensive 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Imperial Seal
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Grim Monolith
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
71%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
72%synergy
Necropotence
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
79%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Creatures
Darkstar Augur
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
81%synergy
Dark Confidant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Viscera Seer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Dimir House Guard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-18%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Fleshwrither
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Carrion Feeder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Balthor the Defiled
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Blood Pet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Activated Sleeper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Not Dead After All
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Culling the Weak
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Undying Malice
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
77%synergy
Deadly Rollick
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Sacrifice
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Cut Down
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Entomb
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Village Rites
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Undying Evil
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Deadly Dispute
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Cabal Ritual
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Bitter Triumph
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Ad Nauseam
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Saw in Half
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Feign Death
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Flare of Malice
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Snuff Out
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Corpse Dance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Wake the Dead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Word of Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nasty End
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Dismember
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Night's Whisper
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
76%synergy
Reanimate
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Sign in Blood
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Morbid Curiosity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Footsteps of the Goryo
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Grim Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Exhume
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Come Back Wrong
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Collective Brutality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Duress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Persist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Bubbling Muck
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-18%synergy
Innocent Blood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sickening Dreams
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Buried Alive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Eaten Alive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Thoughtseize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Jet Medallion
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Defense Grid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Blade of Selves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Claws of Gix
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Strionic Resonator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Animate Dead
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
82%synergy
Dance of the Dead
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Heartless Summoning
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
76%synergy
Lake of the Dead
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Crystal Vein
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Cabal Coffers
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
City of Traitors
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-14%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Emergence Zone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
High Market
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Tomb Fortress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Homeward Path
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Jeweled Lotus
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Mana Crypt
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
77%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Prismatic Vista
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Marsh Flats
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy