Valentin, Dean of the Vein (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

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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Bogwater Lumaret
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Teacher's Pest
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Follow the Lumarets
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Witherbloom Charm
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Essence Warden
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
64%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Radiant Fountain
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Mortality Spear
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Gala Greeters
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Sapseep Forest
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Inspiring Call
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Spike Feeder
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Pest Infestation
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Cultivate
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Hardened Scales
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Social Climber
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Putrefy
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Basking Broodscale
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Winding Constrictor
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Virulent Emissary
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Corpsejack Menace
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Tenured Inkcaster
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Evolution Witness
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Llanowar Elves
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Blood Researcher
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Herd Baloth
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Blood Artist
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Kazandu Nectarpot
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Shopkeeper's Bane
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Beast Whisperer
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Witch of the Moors
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Accomplished Alchemist
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Fetid Gargantua
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Birds of Paradise
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Elvish Mystic
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Haywire Mite
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Devoted Druid
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Scurry Oak
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Incubation Druid
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Cursed Wombat
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Prize Pig
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Ezzaroot Channeler
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Deathgreeter
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Essenceknit Scholar
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pest Mascot
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Arch
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Cankerbloom
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Tend the Pests
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Infuse with Vitality
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Golgari Charm
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Efflorescence
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Weather the Storm
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Tear Asunder
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Nature's Claim
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Rushed Rebirth
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Abrupt Decay
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Fog
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Atomize
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Fortifying Draught
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Pulse of Murasa
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Gaea's Gift
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Silkguard
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Deathsprout
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Strike
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Blunt the Assault
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Status // Statue
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Grapple with Death
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Farseek
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Culling Ritual
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Vicious Rivalry
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Withering Curse
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Essence Pulse
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Healing Technique
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Dig Up
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Urborg Repossession
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Scale the Heights
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Witherbloom Command
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Casualties of War
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Brew
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Devouring Tendrils
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Bond of Flourishing
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Pest Summoning
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Zimone's Experiment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Send in the Pest
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Pull from the Grave
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Oracle's Restoration
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Season of Gathering
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Game Over
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Expand the Sphere
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Gaze of Granite
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Harmonize
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fountain of Renewal
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
The Great Henge
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
The Ozolith
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Bow of Nylea
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Wurm's Tooth
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Prism Ring
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sun Droplet
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Staff of the Wild Magus
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Demon's Horn
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-25%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Emerald Medallion
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Druid Class
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Greed
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Trudge Garden
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Blight Mound
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Comforting Counsel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Branching Evolution
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Doubling Season
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Gift of Paradise
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Rites
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Lifegift
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Colossal Majesty
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Vitality
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Loading Zone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Azusa's Many Journeys
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Primal Vigor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Primeval Bounty
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Well Rested
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Dellian Fel
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
1%synergy
High Market
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
The Shire
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Glimmerpost
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Grim Backwoods
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
War Room
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Restless Cottage
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Barren Moor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Great Arashin City
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Pristine Talisman
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Arcane Signet
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Golgari Signet
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Paradise Plume
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Jungle Hollow
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Wood
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Deathcap Glade
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Mire
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Twilight Mire
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Malady
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Titan's Grave
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Woodland Chasm
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Viridescent Bog
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Witherbloom Campus
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Illegitimate Business
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Wastewood Verge
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Blooming Marsh
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Underground Mortuary
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Vernal Fen
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Study Hall
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Blighted Woodland
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Festering Gulch
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy