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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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33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Dina, Essence Brewer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tend the Sprigs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
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Essence Warden
76%inclusion105 decks138 decks
69%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
62%inclusion85 decks138 decks
57%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
65%inclusion90 decks138 decks
57%synergy
Mortality Spear
60%inclusion83 decks138 decks
55%synergy
Gala Greeters
58%inclusion80 decks138 decks
52%synergy
Radiant Fountain
52%inclusion72 decks138 decks
50%synergy
Pest Infestation
56%inclusion77 decks138 decks
48%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
51%inclusion71 decks138 decks
48%synergy
Inspiring Call
52%inclusion72 decks138 decks
47%synergy
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51%inclusion70 decks138 decks
45%synergy
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Cultivate
50%inclusion69 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Winding Constrictor
47%inclusion65 decks138 decks
41%synergy
Blood Artist
46%inclusion64 decks138 decks
27%synergy
Spike Feeder
46%inclusion63 decks138 decks
45%synergy
Hardened Scales
46%inclusion63 decks138 decks
37%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
43%inclusion60 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
43%inclusion59 decks138 decks
41%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
42%inclusion58 decks138 decks
39%synergy
Tend the Pests
42%inclusion58 decks138 decks
38%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
41%inclusion57 decks138 decks
40%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
23%inclusion32 decks138 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
-9%synergy
Necropotence
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
2%synergy
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Social Climber
41%inclusion56 decks138 decks
40%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
41%inclusion56 decks138 decks
32%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
38%inclusion52 decks138 decks
35%synergy
Haywire Mite
37%inclusion51 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Blood Researcher
37%inclusion51 decks138 decks
36%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
37%inclusion51 decks138 decks
30%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
36%inclusion50 decks138 decks
33%synergy
Llanowar Elves
35%inclusion48 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Witch of the Moors
34%inclusion47 decks138 decks
32%synergy
Evolution Witness
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Tenured Inkcaster
33%inclusion46 decks138 decks
33%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
33%inclusion45 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
32%inclusion44 decks138 decks
31%synergy
Kazandu Nectarpot
31%inclusion43 decks138 decks
30%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
31%inclusion43 decks138 decks
30%synergy
Fetid Gargantua
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Basking Broodscale
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Herd Baloth
30%inclusion42 decks138 decks
30%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
30%inclusion42 decks138 decks
29%synergy
Deathgreeter
30%inclusion42 decks138 decks
29%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
30%inclusion41 decks138 decks
27%synergy
Birds of Paradise
29%inclusion40 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
29%inclusion40 decks138 decks
15%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
27%inclusion37 decks138 decks
26%synergy
Prize Pig
26%inclusion36 decks138 decks
26%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
26%inclusion36 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Dai Li Agents
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Devoted Druid
25%inclusion34 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
25%inclusion34 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion34 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
24%inclusion33 decks138 decks
22%synergy
Incubation Druid
23%inclusion32 decks138 decks
21%synergy
Accomplished Alchemist
23%inclusion32 decks138 decks
22%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Prowler
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
19%synergy
Cursed Wombat
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
21%inclusion29 decks138 decks
17%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
20%inclusion27 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Honor Troll
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
18%synergy
Fertilid
17%inclusion24 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Ezzaroot Channeler
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Beast Whisperer
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Gyre Sage
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
15%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
16%inclusion22 decks138 decks
15%synergy
Mosswood Dreadknight
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
1%synergy
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Beast Within
41%inclusion56 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
40%inclusion55 decks138 decks
32%synergy
Putrefy
35%inclusion48 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Infuse with Vitality
26%inclusion36 decks138 decks
24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion34 decks138 decks
-6%synergy
Village Rites
21%inclusion29 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Tear Asunder
18%inclusion25 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Charm
18%inclusion25 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Fortifying Draught
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
-8%synergy
Nature's Claim
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Deathsprout
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Weather the Storm
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Pulse of Murasa
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Abrupt Decay
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
-7%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
-8%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Pillar Launch
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Atomize
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
-6%synergy
Rushed Rebirth
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
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Rampant Growth
38%inclusion53 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion44 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
31%inclusion43 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion40 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion40 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Culling Ritual
25%inclusion34 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Farseek
22%inclusion31 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion30 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Essence Pulse
21%inclusion29 decks138 decks
20%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion29 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion28 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion27 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion24 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Dig Up
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Precision
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Brew
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
-8%synergy
Healing Technique
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Urborg Repossession
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Scale the Heights
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Pest Summoning
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Gaze of Granite
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Devouring Tendrils
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Containment Breach
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Harmonize
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
-6%synergy
Hunt for Specimens
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Casualties of War
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Witherbloom Command
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Tempest
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-13%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Find // Finality
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
4%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Yuna's Decision
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
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Tablet of the Guilds
36%inclusion49 decks138 decks
35%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
28%inclusion39 decks138 decks
28%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
21%inclusion29 decks138 decks
19%synergy
The Great Henge
20%inclusion27 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
17%inclusion24 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion24 decks138 decks
-13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion24 decks138 decks
-5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
-6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Wurm's Tooth
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
11%synergy
The Ozolith
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
-13%synergy
Pestilent Cauldron
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Sun Droplet
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Bow of Nylea
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Demon's Horn
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Campfire
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Staff of the Wild Magus
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Prism Ring
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Earth Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Moldervine Reclamation
36%inclusion50 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Blight Mound
27%inclusion37 decks138 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
27%inclusion37 decks138 decks
13%synergy
Trudge Garden
25%inclusion35 decks138 decks
24%synergy
Druid Class
24%inclusion33 decks138 decks
22%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion31 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Bond
21%inclusion29 decks138 decks
17%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
18%inclusion25 decks138 decks
16%synergy
Branching Evolution
16%inclusion22 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Loading Zone
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Rites
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Greed
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Lifegift
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
12%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Vitality
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Primeval Bounty
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Doubling Season
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
-9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Guardian Project
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Colossal Majesty
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Deathreap Ritual
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
-7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Golgari Queen
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Sapseep Forest
46%inclusion63 decks138 decks
44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion46 decks138 decks
-7%synergy
High Market
28%inclusion39 decks138 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion28 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion25 decks138 decks
-10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion25 decks138 decks
-5%synergy
Restless Cottage
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
8%synergy
The Shire
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Bastion
12%inclusion17 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion16 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
-7%synergy
Grim Backwoods
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
10%inclusion14 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.2%inclusion10 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
-10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Hissing Quagmire
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion102 decks138 decks
-6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
59%inclusion81 decks138 decks
57%synergy
Arcane Signet
51%inclusion71 decks138 decks
-11%synergy
Golgari Signet
26%inclusion36 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
25%inclusion35 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Paradise Plume
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion134 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion131 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion113 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Jungle Hollow
65%inclusion90 decks138 decks
41%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
59%inclusion82 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
56%inclusion77 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
45%inclusion62 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Wood
43%inclusion60 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
42%inclusion58 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malady
35%inclusion48 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
33%inclusion46 decks138 decks
-5%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
33%inclusion45 decks138 decks
-13%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
31%inclusion43 decks138 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion38 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Deathcap Glade
25%inclusion35 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Twilight Mire
24%inclusion33 decks138 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion32 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion27 decks138 decks
-10%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
20%inclusion27 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion25 decks138 decks
2%synergy
Viridescent Bog
18%inclusion24 decks134 decks
-3%synergy
Witherbloom Campus
17%inclusion24 decks138 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion23 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Wastewood Verge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
16%inclusion22 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Haunted Mire
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Woodland Chasm
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Blooming Marsh
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Underground Mortuary
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion18 decks138 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
-4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
-2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Blighted Woodland
8.0%inclusion11 decks138 decks
3%synergy
Vernal Fen
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-6%synergy
Festering Thicket
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Bayou
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
0%synergy
Brokers Hideout
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
4%synergy
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