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

Valentin, Dean of the Vein
Rank #1,863
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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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Dina, Essence Brewer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Virulent Emissary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Prosperous Innkeeper
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
80%synergy
Essence Warden
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Gala Greeters
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Sapseep Forest
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Radiant Fountain
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Bow of Nylea
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Tend the Pests
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Nature's Lore
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Pest Infestation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Three Visits
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Ad Nauseam
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Dina, Soul Steeper
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Llanowar Elves
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Social Climber
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Haywire Mite
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Tenured Inkcaster
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Accomplished Alchemist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Agent Frank Horrigan
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Birds of Paradise
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Herd Baloth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Evolution Witness
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Prize Pig
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Kazandu Nectarpot
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Blood Artist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Iridescent Hornbeetle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Hagra Constrictor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Ezzaroot Channeler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mosswood Dreadknight
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Beast Whisperer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Bighorner Rancher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Augur of Autumn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Blood Researcher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Ivy Lane Denizen
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Managorger Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Fetid Gargantua
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Winding Constrictor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
District Mascot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dragon Sniper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Nature's Claim
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Call
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Mortality Spear
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Infuse with Vitality
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Beast Within
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Deglamer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Collected Company
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Khalni Ambush
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Weather the Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hatred
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Ram Through
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Atomize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Oblivion's Hunger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tear Asunder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Silkguard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Infectious Bite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Putrefy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Fortifying Draught
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Naturalize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pulse of Murasa
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Windgrace's Judgment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Status // Statue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Witherbloom Command
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Living Death
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Dig Up
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Yuna's Decision
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vat Emergence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Essence Pulse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Confluence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Expand the Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scale the Heights
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Culling Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Healing Technique
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Find // Finality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Biogenic Upgrade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Season of Gathering
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Casualties of War
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cram Session
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ambition's Cost
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Devouring Tendrils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Geth's Summons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Life's Legacy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Creeping Renaissance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Drown in Ichor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bond of Flourishing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Whip of Erebos
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
The Great Henge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Excalibur II
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Ozolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Meek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Wurm's Tooth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Squeak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Power Fist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Emerald Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Demon's Horn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Moldervine Reclamation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Hardened Scales
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Call of the Ring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Colossal Majesty
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Well Rested
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Doubling Season
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Strong Back
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Exploration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mark of Sakiko
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Forced Adaptation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sixth Sense
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Branching Evolution
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Doom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oath of the Ancient Wood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Season of Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Golgari Germination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Gift of Paradise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bear Umbra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Audacity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Alpha Authority
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hydra's Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Cover
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ordeal of Nylea
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Snake Umbra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Powerleech
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Keen Sense
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lion Umbra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rancor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deathreap Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Stamina
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Trudge Garden
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blight Mound
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Primal Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Clinic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Grim Backwoods
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
High Market
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Glimmerpost
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
The Shire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Barren Moor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Vesuva
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Slippery Karst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Winding Canyons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Restless Cottage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
The Hunter Maze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Khalni Garden
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Pristine Talisman
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Golgari Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Herd Heirloom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Staff of Compleation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Ancient Cornucopia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Wood
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Jungle Hollow
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Deathcap Glade
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Wastewood Verge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Viridescent Bog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Bayou
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Twilight Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Khalni Ambush
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Terminal Moraine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Underground Mortuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Maestros Theater
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Brokers Hideout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Woodland Chasm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy