Sapling of Colfenor (Commander) - Lifegain

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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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The Walls of Ba Sing Se
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Turtle-Duck
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ezzaroot Channeler
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
80%synergy
Willowdusk, Essence Seer
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
71%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
70%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
68%synergy
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
62%synergy
Witch of the Moors
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
58%synergy
Accomplished Alchemist
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
58%synergy
Ancient Adamantoise
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Sanguine Bond
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
53%synergy
Beast Whisperer
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Ancient Lumberknot
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Cultivate
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Mortality Spear
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Augur of Autumn
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Worldly Tutor
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Tivash, Gloom Summoner
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Sproutback Trudge
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Tree of Perdition
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Valentin, Dean of the Vein
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Treefolk Harbinger
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Leyline Prowler
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Unhallowed Phalanx
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Birds of Paradise
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Bosk Banneret
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Arbor Adherent
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Honest Rutstein
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Ageless Entity
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Elves
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Vampire Scrivener
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Reclamation Sage
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Tree of Redemption
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Marshland Bloodcaster
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Tapestry Warden
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Prize Pig
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Runic Armasaur
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Dryad Greenseeker
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Orchard Warden
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Starscape Cleric
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Bloomvine Regent
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Canopy Gargantuan
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Murderous Rider
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Essence Warden
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Wood Elves
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Wall of Roots
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Mystic
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Putrefy
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Heroic Intervention
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Golgari Charm
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Deathsprout
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Nightmare's Thirst
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Noxious Revival
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Pulse of Murasa
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Drag to the Roots
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Harrow
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Reach of Branches
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Fortifying Draught
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Tear Asunder
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Entish Restoration
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Rootgrapple
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Last March of the Ents
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Essence Pulse
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Nature's Lore
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Healing Technique
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Gaze of Granite
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Culling Ritual
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Farseek
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Tempest
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Pest Infestation
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Tip the Scales
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Casualties of War
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Harmonize
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Druidic Satchel
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Requiem Monolith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Explorer's Scope
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Worldslayer
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Monster Manual
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
The Great Henge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Venser's Journal
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Exquisite Blood
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Gift of the Deity
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Trudge Garden
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Sylvan Library
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Assemble the Entmoot
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Dormant Grove
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Mirri's Guile
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Lignify
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Fruit of the First Tree
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Crossroads
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Gourmand's Talent
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Journey to Eternity
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Asceticism
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Grim Feast
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Mortuary Mire
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Grim Backwoods
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Sapseep Forest
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Fountain
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Restless Cottage
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Dryad Arbor
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Hissing Quagmire
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Kishla Village
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
High Market
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
-21%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Golgari Signet
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Pristine Talisman
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Wood
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Malady
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Jungle Hollow
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Twilight Mire
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Wastewood Verge
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Deathcap Glade
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Blooming Marsh
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Viridescent Bog
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Underground Mortuary
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Mire
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Blighted Woodland
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Vernal Fen
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Festering Thicket
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Bayou
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Woodland Chasm
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy