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
Follow the Lumarets
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Vicious Rivalry
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Essence Warden
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
65%synergy
Radiant Fountain
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Gala Greeters
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Sapseep Forest
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Mortality Spear
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Inspiring Call
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Basking Broodscale
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Pest Infestation
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Hardened Scales
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Virulent Emissary
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Putrefy
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Winding Constrictor
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Spike Feeder
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Social Climber
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Tenured Inkcaster
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Evolution Witness
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Blood Researcher
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Llanowar Elves
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Blood Artist
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Herd Baloth
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Kazandu Nectarpot
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Accomplished Alchemist
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Shopkeeper's Bane
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Beast Whisperer
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Witch of the Moors
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Fetid Gargantua
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Cursed Wombat
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Elvish Mystic
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Haywire Mite
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Scurry Oak
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Incubation Druid
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Deathgreeter
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Devoted Druid
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Prize Pig
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Ezzaroot Channeler
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Poisoner's Apprentice
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Noxious Newt
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Leech Collector
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Essenceknit Scholar
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pest Mascot
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Tend the Pests
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Infuse with Vitality
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Golgari Charm
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Witherbloom Charm
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Weather the Storm
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Heroic Intervention
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Efflorescence
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Tear Asunder
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Nature's Claim
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Rushed Rebirth
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Abrupt Decay
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Fog
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Fortifying Draught
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Pulse of Murasa
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Atomize
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Gift
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Silkguard
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Entish Restoration
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Deathsprout
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Strike
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Blunt the Assault
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Status // Statue
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Culling Ritual
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Send in the Pest
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Withering Curse
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Scale the Heights
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Healing Technique
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Grapple with Death
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Urborg Repossession
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Essence Pulse
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Witherbloom Command
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Dig Up
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Casualties of War
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Brew
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Devouring Tendrils
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Bond of Flourishing
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Pest Summoning
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Zimone's Experiment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Season of Gathering
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Game Over
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Expand the Sphere
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Gaze of Granite
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Primal Command
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Harmonize
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Knockout Maneuver
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fountain of Renewal
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
21%synergy
The Great Henge
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Bow of Nylea
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
The Ozolith
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Prism Ring
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Wurm's Tooth
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Sun Droplet
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Staff of the Wild Magus
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-25%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Emerald Medallion
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Demon's Horn
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Druid Class
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Greed
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Trudge Garden
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Blight Mound
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Branching Evolution
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Paradise
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Season
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Lifegift
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Vitality
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Loading Zone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Azusa's Many Journeys
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Primal Vigor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Primeval Bounty
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Colossal Majesty
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Well Rested
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Dellian Fel
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
2%synergy
High Market
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Glimmerpost
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
The Shire
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Restless Cottage
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Grim Backwoods
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Barren Moor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Great Arashin City
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Pristine Talisman
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Arcane Signet
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
-23%synergy
Golgari Signet
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Paradise Plume
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Jungle Hollow
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Wood
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Deathcap Glade
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-22%synergy
Haunted Mire
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Titan's Grave
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Malady
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Woodland Chasm
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Twilight Mire
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Witherbloom Campus
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Viridescent Bog
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Vernal Fen
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Illegitimate Business
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-17%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Blooming Marsh
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Underground Mortuary
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Wastewood Verge
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Study Hall
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Blighted Woodland
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Festering Gulch
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy