Valentin, Dean of the Vein (Commander) - Budget Core

Valentin, Dean of the Vein
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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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Mortality Spear
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Herd Baloth
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Fertilid
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Putrefy
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Fetid Gargantua
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Winding Constrictor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
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Snakeskin Veil
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Evolution Witness
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Social Climber
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Kazandu Nectarpot
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Vampiric Rites
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Accomplished Alchemist
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Tenured Inkcaster
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Blood Researcher
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Callous Bloodmage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Leafkin Druid
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Spike Feeder
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Deathgreeter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Honest Rutstein
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Basking Broodscale
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Unwilling Ingredient
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Swarm Shambler
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Viscera Seer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Reclamation Sage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Blood Artist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Elvish Mystic
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Devoted Druid
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Cankerbloom
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Scurry Oak
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Iridescent Hornbeetle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Incubation Druid
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ezzaroot Channeler
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Arbor Elf
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Essence Warden
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Leyline Prowler
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Honor Troll
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dragonsguard Elite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Clackbridge Troll
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Tivash, Gloom Summoner
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Gala Greeters
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Witherbloom Pledgemage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Noosegraf Mob
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Grasping Longneck
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spined Tyrranax
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Starscape Cleric
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Karok Wrangler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Haunt of the Dead Marshes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Leech Fanatic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Deathgorge Scavenger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Tend the Pests
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Village Rites
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Krosan Grip
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Inspiring Call
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Golgari Charm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Doom Blade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Beast Within
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Natural End
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Infuse with Vitality
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Crypt Incursion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Hunter's Insight
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Professor's Warning
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Deathsprout
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Winter's Intervention
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Breathe Your Last
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Neutralize the Guards
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Trash the Town
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fog of War
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Verdant Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Tear Asunder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Charge Through
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Poison the Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Fortifying Draught
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Naturalize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Pheasant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blunt the Assault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Status // Statue
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Appetite for the Unnatural
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Royal Treatment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bake into a Pie
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Make Obsolete
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sheltering Word
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Suffocating Fumes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blessed Respite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cling to Dust
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Spite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Might of Old Krosa
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Curious Herd
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mirrodin Avenged
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Culling Ritual
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Scale the Heights
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Read the Bones
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Pest Infestation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Abundant Harvest
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Harmonize
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Essence Pulse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Life // Death
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wildest Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gaze of Granite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Farseek
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Gruesome Realization
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reclaim the Wastes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Exponential Growth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Find // Finality
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Field Trip
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scale Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Adventurous Impulse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sylvan Offering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Driven // Despair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Caravan Vigil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Necrotic Hex
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Storm the Seedcore
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Saproling Migration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Smell Fear
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Allure
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Severed Strands
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Biogenic Upgrade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Primal Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Giant Opportunity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Return from the Wilds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Vicious Rumors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Overwhelming Encounter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Introduction to Prophecy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tablet of the Guilds
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Sun Droplet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Prism Ring
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Staff of the Wild Magus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
The Last Ride
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Heirloom Epic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Campfire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Infiltration Lens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fraying Line
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Noble's Purse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chalice of Life
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Zephyr Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bag of Devouring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ghost Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Shield
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cauldron
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instrument of the Bards
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Poet's Quill
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Gift of Paradise
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Greed
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Blight Mound
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Awakening Zone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Wild Growth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Snake Pit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Trail of Crumbs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Forced Adaptation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Quiet Disrepair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Golgari Germination
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sanguine Bond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Rancor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Deathreap Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Trudge Garden
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Vitality
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
From Beyond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Night of the Sweets' Revenge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Frontier Siege
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Palace Siege
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fae Offering
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Necrogenesis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Okiba Reckoner Raid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ordeal of Nylea
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Squirrel Sanctuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ill-Gotten Inheritance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Colossal Majesty
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fertile Ground
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Radiant Fountain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Sapseep Forest
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Grim Backwoods
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Ghost Quarter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Desert of the Indomitable
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Biblioplex
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Glimmerpost
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Access Tunnel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Karn's Bastion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Khalni Garden
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Pristine Talisman
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Sol Ring
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Arcane Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Golgari Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Moss Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lantern of Revealing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ur-Golem's Eye
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Jungle Hollow
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Wood
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-30%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Haunted Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-39%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Witherbloom Campus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Warped Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Maestros Theater
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Foul Orchard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Woodland Chasm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Twilight Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Viridescent Bog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Brokers Hideout
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Obscura Storefront
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Malady
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Blighted Woodland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Archway Commons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Lounge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Manor Gate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy