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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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Virulent Emissary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Essence Warden
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Spike Feeder
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Evolution Witness
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Gala Greeters
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Birds of Paradise
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Nature's Lore
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Natural Order
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Deathrite Shaman
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Ivy Lane Denizen
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Elvish Mystic
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Basking Broodscale
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Blood Artist
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Gyre Sage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Scurry Oak
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Walking Ballista
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Llanowar Elves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Winding Constrictor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Fertilid
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Triskelion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Devoted Druid
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Eternal Witness
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Vigor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tromell, Seymour's Butler
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ouroboroid
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Collector Ouphe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Grim Servant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Iridescent Hornbeetle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Hagra Constrictor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gruff Triplets
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Priest of Titania
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Tender Wildguide
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Social Climber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Mortality Spear
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Beast Within
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Call
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Obscuring Haze
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Hagra Mauling
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Khalni Ambush
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Collective Resistance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Seedship Impact
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Abrupt Decay
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Krosan Grip
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Atomize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Silkguard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Invigorating Surge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Putrefy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Veil of Summer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Tear Asunder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Momentous Fall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Arachnogenesis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Casualties of War
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Pest Infestation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Chain of Smog
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Urborg Repossession
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Healing Technique
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Primal Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Tooth and Nail
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Titania's Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-25%synergy
Many Partings
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Seasons Past
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Invoke Despair
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Dread Return
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Fade from History
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Return from the Wilds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Thirsting Roots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blood on the Snow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Harmonize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Whip of Erebos
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
The Great Henge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur II
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Esika's Chariot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hours
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bow of Nylea
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Altar of Dementia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mindcrank
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Plate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Venser's Journal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Doubling Season
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Branching Evolution
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Hardened Scales
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Exquisite Blood
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Black Market Connections
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Sylvan Library
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Defense of the Heart
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Well Rested
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sphere Grid
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Loading Zone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Warlock Class
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Song of the Dryads
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Parallel Lives
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Koskun Falls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Greater Good
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Grave Pact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Primal Vigor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Lifegift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bitterblossom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Journey to Eternity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Druid Class
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Gourmand's Talent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vraska, Golgari Queen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wrenn and Seven
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Sapseep Forest
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Karn's Bastion
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Mortuary Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Radiant Fountain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Dryad Arbor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
The Shire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Volatile Fault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Clinic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Glimmerpost
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
The Black Gate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Market
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Pristine Talisman
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Golgari Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Caged Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Herd Heirloom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Forest
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Swamp
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-26%synergy
Tainted Wood
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Wastewood Verge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Woodland Chasm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Deathcap Glade
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Underground Mortuary
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Twilight Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Khalni Ambush
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Jungle Hollow
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Vernal Fen
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Maestros Theater
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Bayou
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrex
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-27%synergy
Strangled Cemetery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blooming Marsh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Viridescent Bog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Promising Vein
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Obscura Storefront
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Malady
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
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