Kokusho, the Evening Star (Commander) - Optimized

Kokusho, the Evening Star
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Arnaud Gompertz
Sep 3, 2025
Arnaud Gompertz
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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Defiling Daemogoth
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Pox Plague
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Changing Loyalty
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Withering Curse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
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Saw in Half
79%inclusion57 decks72 decks
71%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
62%synergy
Sacrifice
67%inclusion48 decks72 decks
62%synergy
Animate Dead
78%inclusion56 decks72 decks
61%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
68%inclusion49 decks72 decks
57%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
52%synergy
Feign Death
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
52%synergy
Not Dead After All
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
51%synergy
Undying Evil
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
51%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
49%synergy
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Reanimate
89%inclusion64 decks72 decks
49%synergy
Jet Medallion
88%inclusion63 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Dark Ritual
86%inclusion62 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
68%inclusion49 decks72 decks
48%synergy
Crypt Ghast
68%inclusion49 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
65%inclusion47 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
61%inclusion44 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Culling the Weak
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Diabolic Intent
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
43%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
39%synergy
Necropotence
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
33%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Mana Vault
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Imperial Seal
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
9%synergy
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Viscera Seer
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
49%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
42%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Carrion Feeder
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Warren Soultrader
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Dark Confidant
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Plaguecrafter
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Accursed Marauder
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Massacre Wurm
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Twilight Diviner
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Hell's Caretaker
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Blood Pet
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Blood Artist
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-21%synergy
Activated Sleeper
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Grim Haruspex
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Reaper
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Darkstar Augur
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
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Malakir Rebirth
76%inclusion55 decks72 decks
53%synergy
Undying Malice
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Nasty End
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
44%synergy
Village Rites
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Deadly Dispute
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Malice
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Ritual
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Gifts
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Snuff Out
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Goryo's Vengeance
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Wake the Dead
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Entomb
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Defile
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-18%synergy
Return to Action
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Abnormal Endurance
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Ad Nauseam
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Corpse Dance
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Costly Plunder
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-13%synergy
Stinging Study
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Darkness
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Presumed Dead
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-14%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Despair
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Rescue from the Underworld
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Murder
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Rain of Filth
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Grim Return
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-14%synergy
Pain 101
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Victimize
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Bubbling Muck
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Damnation
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Footsteps of the Goryo
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Sign in Blood
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Exhume
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Mutilate
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Come Back Wrong
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Morbid Curiosity
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Grim Tutor
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Dread Return
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Buried Alive
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Living Death
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Zombify
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Stitch Together
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Tempest
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Severed Strands
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Crux of Fate
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Queen
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Eaten Alive
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Blood for Bones
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Blade of Selves
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Expedition Map
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Strionic Resonator
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Altar of Dementia
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
17%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Netherborn Altar
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-17%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Lithoform Engine
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Winter Moon
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Resurrection Orb
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
The Masamune
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Kaya's Ghostform
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Necromancy
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
39%synergy
Sanguine Bond
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Dance of the Dead
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Exquisite Blood
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Grave Pact
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Strands of Night
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Rites
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Attrition
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Contamination
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Heartless Summoning
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
8%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Greed
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Aether
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Pestilence
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
88%inclusion63 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
72%inclusion52 decks72 decks
47%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
26%synergy
High Market
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
42%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Lake of the Dead
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Temple
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Cottage
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-12%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Vesuva
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Chasm
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Memorial to Folly
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion69 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
85%inclusion61 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
76%inclusion55 decks72 decks
53%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Cave
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
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