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
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Follow the Lumarets
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Teacher's Pest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Titan's Grave
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Essence Warden
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
70%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Radiant Fountain
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Sapseep Forest
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Gala Greeters
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Mortality Spear
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Inspiring Call
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Spike Feeder
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
40%synergy
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Hardened Scales
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Pest Infestation
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Winding Constrictor
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Rampant Growth
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Social Climber
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Llanowar Elves
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Cultivate
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Corpsejack Menace
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Virulent Emissary
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
25%synergy
Basking Broodscale
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Tenured Inkcaster
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Blood Artist
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Evolution Witness
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Herd Baloth
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Accomplished Alchemist
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Blood Researcher
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Kazandu Nectarpot
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Elvish Mystic
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Beast Whisperer
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Witch of the Moors
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Haywire Mite
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Devoted Druid
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Fetid Gargantua
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Prize Pig
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Incubation Druid
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Deathgreeter
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Ezzaroot Channeler
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Wombat
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Prowler
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Cankerbloom
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Scurry Oak
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Thornfist Striker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Essenceknit Scholar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Putrefy
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Tend the Pests
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Beast Within
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Infuse with Vitality
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Golgari Charm
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Tear Asunder
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Weather the Storm
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Efflorescence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Rushed Rebirth
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Witherbloom Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Abrupt Decay
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Fortifying Draught
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Fog
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Atomize
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Silkguard
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Pulse of Murasa
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Natural End
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Khalni Ambush
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Strike
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Deathsprout
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Blunt the Assault
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Status // Statue
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Culling Ritual
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Healing Technique
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Urborg Repossession
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Essence Pulse
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Dig Up
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Withering Curse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Witherbloom Command
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Devouring Tendrils
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Game Over
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Scale the Heights
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Casualties of War
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Bond of Flourishing
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Season of Gathering
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Gaze of Granite
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Primal Command
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Brew
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Tend the Sprigs
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Diresight
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
30%synergy
The Great Henge
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
The Ozolith
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Bow of Nylea
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Wurm's Tooth
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Prism Ring
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sun Droplet
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-24%synergy
Staff of the Wild Magus
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Emerald Medallion
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Demon's Horn
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sinister Monolith
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Druid Class
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Greed
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Trudge Garden
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Blight Mound
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Blood
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Branching Evolution
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Gift of Paradise
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Season
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Vitality
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Lifegift
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Loading Zone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Colossal Majesty
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Well Rested
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Primeval Bounty
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
The Last Ronin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Dellian Fel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
High Market
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
6%synergy
The Shire
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Restless Cottage
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Clinic
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Grim Backwoods
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Glimmerpost
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Bastion
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Barren Moor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Pristine Talisman
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Arcane Signet
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
-21%synergy
Golgari Signet
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Cornucopia
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Paradise Plume
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Command Tower
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Jungle Hollow
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Tainted Wood
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Deathcap Glade
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Woodland Chasm
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Twilight Mire
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Malady
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Mire
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Viridescent Bog
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Witherbloom Campus
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Wastewood Verge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Blooming Marsh
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Underground Mortuary
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Illegitimate Business
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Vernal Fen
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Blighted Woodland
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Khalni Ambush
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Festering Gulch
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Study Hall
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Strangled Cemetery
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy