Valentin, Dean of the Vein (Commander) - Optimized

Valentin, Dean of the Vein
Rank #1,878
8decks
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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Heroic Feast
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Essence Warden
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Spike Feeder
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Evolution Witness
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Basking Broodscale
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Gala Greeters
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Elvish Mystic
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Llanowar Elves
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Blood Artist
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Birds of Paradise
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Beast Within
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Seedborn Muse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Natural Order
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Virulent Emissary
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Walking Ballista
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Vigor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Winding Constrictor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Devoted Druid
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Ivy Lane Denizen
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Gyre Sage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Scurry Oak
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Topiary Lecturer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Herd Baloth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Fertilid
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Woodfall Primus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Eternal Witness
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Social Climber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Viscera Seer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Bogwater Lumaret
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Evolution Sage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Tromell, Seymour's Butler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ouroboroid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Rainveil Rejuvenator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Arbor Adherent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Brawn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Reclamation Sage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Mortality Spear
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Hagra Mauling
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Abrupt Decay
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Khalni Ambush
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Putrefy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Inspiring Call
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Obscuring Haze
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Golgari Charm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Collective Resistance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Veil of Summer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Krosan Grip
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Atomize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Invigorating Surge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Chord of Calling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Momentous Fall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Silkguard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Arachnogenesis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Tear Asunder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Pest Infestation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Casualties of War
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Shared Roots
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Chain of Smog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Urborg Repossession
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Healing Technique
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Primal Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blood on the Snow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fade from History
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Titania's Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tooth and Nail
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Maelstrom Pulse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Thirsting Roots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Invoke Despair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cauldron of Essence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
The Great Henge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Excalibur II
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The Earth Crystal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
The Ozolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bow of Nylea
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Esika's Chariot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Umbral Mantle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hours
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Venser's Journal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mindcrank
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Doubling Season
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Branching Evolution
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Exquisite Blood
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Hardened Scales
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Sylvan Library
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Defense of the Heart
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Well Rested
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Loading Zone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sphere Grid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grave Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Warlock Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Song of the Dryads
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Parallel Lives
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Asceticism
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Koskun Falls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Trudge Garden
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Vitality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Greater Good
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Druid Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Journey to Eternity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Primal Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Lifegift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gourmand's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Golgari Queen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Professor Onyx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Sapseep Forest
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Karn's Bastion
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mortuary Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Radiant Fountain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Volatile Fault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Dryad Arbor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Shifting Woodland
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
The Shire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Witch's Clinic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Black Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Glimmerpost
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Pristine Talisman
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Golgari Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Herd Heirloom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Forest
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Swamp
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Tainted Wood
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Vernal Fen
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Wastewood Verge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Deathcap Glade
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Hagra Mauling
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Khalni Ambush
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Jungle Hollow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Underground Mortuary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bayou
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Woodland Chasm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Twilight Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Strangled Cemetery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Blooming Marsh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Viridescent Bog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
Promising Vein
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Maestros Theater
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mirrex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy