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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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50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Grim Hireling
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
95%synergy
Changeling Outcast
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
95%synergy
Viridian Longbow
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Rogue's Passage
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
74%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
73%synergy
Bitterblossom
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
73%synergy
Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
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Defile
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Dark Ritual
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Deadly Dispute
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Feed the Swarm
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Soul Shatter
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Big Game Hunter
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Oona's Blackguard
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Jet Medallion
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
11%synergy
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Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Hooded Blightfang
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Massacre Girl
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Zhentarim Bandit
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Royal Assassin
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Forsaken Miner
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Desmond Miles
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Vincent Valentine
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Reno and Rude
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
June, Bounty Hunter
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Raven Eagle
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Ravenloft Adventurer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Audacious Thief
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Virtus the Veiled
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Frogtosser Banneret
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Nekrataal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Vein Ripper
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Popular Egotist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Silent Assassin
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Hoard Robber
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Nightshade Assassin
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Mastermind Plum
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Termination Facilitator
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Crypt Ghast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Guul Draz Assassin
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Accursed Marauder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Marionette Master
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Silumgar Assassin
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Merciless Harlequin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Unscrupulous Contractor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flitter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Go for the Throat
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Flare of Malice
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Doom Blade
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Infernal Grasp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Tragic Slip
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Force of Despair
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Malicious Affliction
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Suspended Sentence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Cycle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Desperate Measures
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Cut Down
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Not Dead After All
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Consuming Corruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Slaughter Pact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Lethal Scheme
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Curtains' Call
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
V.A.T.S.
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Victim of Night
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Night's Whisper
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Exsanguinate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
33%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Make an Example
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Profane Command
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Back in Town
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Decode Transmissions
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Risky Research
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Will of the Abzan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Diresight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Shatter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Finale of Eternity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Battle at the Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Predators' Hour
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Unearth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Appetite for Brains
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vicious Rumors
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Go Blank
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blood Money
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mind Twist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Claim the Precious
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Decree of Pain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Call of the Death-Dweller
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Syphon Mind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Pelakka Predation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dark Deal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Eaten Alive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mire in Misery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Arterial Flow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vorpal Sword
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Thieves' Tools
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Bontu's Monument
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Tithing Blade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Adrestia
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
The Immortal Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cranial Plating
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lothlórien Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Plate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Pathway Arrows
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tempting Contract
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dolmen Gate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Spare Dagger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Black Market
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Revel in Riches
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Nowhere to Run
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Into the Pit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Waste Not
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Discreet Retreat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Slash
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Call of the Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Wound Reflection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Raiders' Wake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Oppression
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vraska, Scheming Gorgon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Access Tunnel
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Secret Tunnel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Witch's Cottage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
War Room
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Coffers
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Vault
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Detection Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
The Gold Saucer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
The Black Gate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mutavault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Blighted Fen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Sandstorm Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-34%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Heraldic Banner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Nyx Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Escape Tunnel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Pelakka Predation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
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