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Arnaud Gompertz
May 6, 2026
Arnaud Gompertz
Branching Out – Final Thoughts and Wacky Deck Lists
Arnaud wraps up his Branching Out Commander series with a few parting thoughts and some bonus deck lists from previous entries in the series.
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100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
95%synergy
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86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
85%synergy
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71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
The Ozolith
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Branching Evolution
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
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71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
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57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
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57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
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71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
53%synergy
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71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
50%synergy
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57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
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57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
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57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
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57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Black Market Connections
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Birds of Paradise
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Gyre Sage
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Ad Nauseam
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Necropotence
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crop Rotation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
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Ouroboroid
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Dark Confidant
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Valentin, Dean of the Vein
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Darkstar Augur
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Doom Whisperer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Walking Ballista
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Vault Skirge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Bighorner Rancher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sangromancer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Blood
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sproutback Trudge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Deep-Cavern Bat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mindless Automaton
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Marwyn, the Nurturer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Bloodtracker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Reclamation Sage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Plague Stinger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Henrika Domnathi
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Whispering Specter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Reaper of Sheoldred
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ageless Entity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ochre Jelly
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Disciple of Griselbrand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Plague Myr
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Eternal Witness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Ezzaroot Channeler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
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Heroic Intervention
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Mortality Spear
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Pulse of Murasa
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Abrupt Decay
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Krosan Grip
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Hatred
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Momentous Fall
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Noxious Revival
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Reckless Spite
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Dismember
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Veil of Summer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Gift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vraska's Fall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mutant's Prey
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Weather the Storm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Vendetta
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
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14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Claim
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5%synergy
Withering Boon
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14%synergy
Beast Within
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-21%synergy
Sheltering Word
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14%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Rushed Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Devour in Shadow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Strike
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Call
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Nourish
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Collective Resistance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Worldly Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Clan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
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Three Visits
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Healing Technique
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Exsanguinate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Culling Ritual
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Revival Experiment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Essence Harvest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Essence Pulse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Repay in Kind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Severed Strands
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Damnable Pact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Consumption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pain's Reward
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-25%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
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Umbral Mantle
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Staff of Domination
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Requiem Monolith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bow of Nylea
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Hand of Vecna
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pact Weapon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Eternity Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Venser's Journal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Earth Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
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Greed
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Exquisite Blood
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Loading Zone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Dark Tutelage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Instill Energy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Birthing Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Link
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bear Umbra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rune of Might
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Font of Agonies
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Garruk Wildspeaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Locthwain
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Radiant Fountain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Multiversal Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Witch's Clinic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Centaur Garden
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Chasm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Restless Cottage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Hissing Quagmire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
High Market
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Pit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Detection Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Karn's Bastion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Homeward Path
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Staff of Compleation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Glistening Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pristine Talisman
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Golgari Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Patriar's Seal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Twilight Mire
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Wastewood Verge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Temple of Malady
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Deathcap Glade
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Blooming Marsh
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Jungle Hollow
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Underground Mortuary
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Wood
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-25%synergy
Grand Coliseum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Viridescent Bog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Witherbloom Campus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Bayou
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
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