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
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Turtle-Duck
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ezzaroot Channeler
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
77%synergy
Willowdusk, Essence Seer
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
73%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
72%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
69%synergy
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Witch of the Moors
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Accomplished Alchemist
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Sanguine Bond
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Beast Whisperer
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Lumberknot
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Cultivate
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Ancient Adamantoise
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Mortality Spear
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Augur of Autumn
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Worldly Tutor
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Courser of Kruphix
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Sproutback Trudge
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Tivash, Gloom Summoner
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Valentin, Dean of the Vein
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Tree of Perdition
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Leyline Prowler
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Birds of Paradise
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Unhallowed Phalanx
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Vampire Scrivener
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Treefolk Harbinger
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Tapestry Warden
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Honest Rutstein
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Reclamation Sage
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Ageless Entity
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Elves
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Bosk Banneret
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Marshland Bloodcaster
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Tree of Redemption
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Arbor Adherent
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Canopy Gargantuan
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Prize Pig
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Orchard Warden
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Dryad Greenseeker
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Starscape Cleric
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Murderous Rider
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Essence Warden
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Wood Elves
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Elvish Mystic
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Silversmote Ghoul
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Putrefy
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Golgari Charm
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Deathsprout
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Pulse of Murasa
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Noxious Revival
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Nightmare's Thirst
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Drag to the Roots
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Harrow
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Reach of Branches
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Fortifying Draught
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Tear Asunder
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Entish Restoration
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Rootgrapple
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Last March of the Ents
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Essence Pulse
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Lore
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Rampant Growth
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Healing Technique
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Gaze of Granite
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Culling Ritual
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Farseek
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Tempest
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Tip the Scales
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Pest Infestation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Casualties of War
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Harmonize
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Requiem Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Druidic Satchel
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Explorer's Scope
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Monster Manual
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
The Great Henge
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Venser's Journal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Worldslayer
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Assault Formation
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Trudge Garden
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Gift of the Deity
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Sylvan Library
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Dormant Grove
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Assemble the Entmoot
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Lignify
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Mirri's Guile
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Fruit of the First Tree
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Crossroads
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Asceticism
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Journey to Eternity
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Project
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Mortuary Mire
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Grim Backwoods
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Clinic
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Sapseep Forest
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Dryad Arbor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Fountain
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Restless Cottage
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Hissing Quagmire
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Kishla Village
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
High Market
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
-24%synergy
Arcane Signet
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Golgari Signet
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Pristine Talisman
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Herd Heirloom
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Wood
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Malady
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Hollow
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Twilight Mire
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Deathcap Glade
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Wastewood Verge
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Blooming Marsh
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Underground Mortuary
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Viridescent Bog
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Mire
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Vernal Fen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Festering Thicket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Blighted Woodland
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Woodland Chasm
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Bayou
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy