Sapling of Colfenor (Commander) - Toughness Matters

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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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Abundant Countryside
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49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bedrock Tortoise
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
92%synergy
Ancient Lumberknot
90%inclusion56 decks62 decks
90%synergy
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
77%synergy
Tree of Perdition
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
77%synergy
Ezzaroot Channeler
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
77%synergy
Fangorn, Tree Shepherd
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
72%synergy
Treefolk Harbinger
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
69%synergy
Assault Formation
68%inclusion42 decks62 decks
67%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
66%synergy
Willowdusk, Essence Seer
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
64%synergy
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Cultivate
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
61%synergy
Accomplished Alchemist
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
62%synergy
Kodama's Reach
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Orchard Warden
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
60%synergy
Last March of the Ents
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
55%synergy
Unhallowed Phalanx
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
56%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Sanguine Bond
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
51%synergy
Bosk Banneret
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Worldly Tutor
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
49%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
51%synergy
Beast Whisperer
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Leaf-Crowned Elder
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
53%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
51%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
49%synergy
Tree of Redemption
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Timber Protector
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Tapestry Warden
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Nemata, Primeval Warden
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Verdeloth the Ancient
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
42%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Dungrove Elder
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Adamantoise
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Black Poplar Shaman
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Augur of Autumn
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Seedguide Ash
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Sproutback Trudge
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Dauntless Dourbark
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Ulvenwald Observer
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Quickbeam, Upstart Ent
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Llanowar Elves
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Witch of the Moors
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fire Navy Trebuchet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Woodfall Primus
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Runic Armasaur
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Six
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Birds of Paradise
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Catapult Fodder
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Leyline Prowler
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Unstoppable Ash
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Everbark Shaman
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Tivash, Gloom Summoner
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Honest Rutstein
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Spider-Man Noir
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Reclamation Sage
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Great Oak Guardian
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Elvish Mystic
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Deadwood Treefolk
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Kalonian Twingrove
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Instants
Mortality Spear
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Beast Within
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Putrefy
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Grip
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Golgari Charm
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Entish Restoration
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Grim Contest
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Reach of Branches
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Rootgrapple
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Deathsprout
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Tower Defense
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Pulse of Murasa
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Return to Nature
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Noxious Revival
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Tear Asunder
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Lore
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Farseek
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Harmonize
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Essence Pulse
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Culling Ritual
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Casualties of War
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Tempest
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Glowcap Lantern
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
The Great Henge
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Scroll Rack
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Druidic Satchel
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Door of Destinies
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Assemble the Entmoot
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Dormant Grove
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Gift of the Deity
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Lignify
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sylvan Library
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Trudge Garden
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Asceticism
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Mirri's Guile
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Fruit of the First Tree
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-15%synergy
Haunted Crossroads
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Path of Discovery
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
In Search of Greatness
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Wrenn and Seven
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Mortuary Mire
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Restless Cottage
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Dryad Arbor
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Sapseep Forest
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Golgari Signet
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion62 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion61 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Vernal Fen
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
36%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Malady
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Wood
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Underground Mortuary
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Deathcap Glade
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Twilight Mire
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Haunted Mire
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Jungle Hollow
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
-12%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Wastewood Verge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-13%synergy
Viridescent Bog
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Woodland Chasm
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Blooming Marsh
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Hidden Grotto
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy