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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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78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Essence Warden
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
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67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
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55%synergy
Sapseep Forest
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54%synergy
Tend the Pests
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Inspiring Call
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
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50%synergy
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56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
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56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
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Winding Constrictor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
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56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Herd Baloth
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Greed
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
26%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Farseek
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Spike Feeder
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Vampiric Rites
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Llanowar Elves
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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Field of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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Witch of the Moors
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Basking Broodscale
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Fetid Gargantua
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Birds of Paradise
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Elvish Mystic
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Haywire Mite
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Tenured Inkcaster
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Deathgreeter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Devoted Druid
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Goose
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Viscera Seer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Sunshower Druid
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Evolution Witness
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Murderous Rider
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Prize Pig
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Ochre Jelly
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Social Climber
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Glissa Sunslayer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Prowler
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Carrion Feeder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Evolution Sage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Cankerbloom
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Gyre Sage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Termagant Swarm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Scurry Oak
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
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Revitalizing Repast
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Beast Within
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Atomize
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Golgari Charm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Veil of Summer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Abrupt Decay
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Fog
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Village Rites
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Tear Asunder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Fortifying Draught
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Tragic Slip
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Desperate Measures
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Gaea's Gift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Reckoning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Weather the Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Defile
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Infuse with Vitality
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Silkguard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Harrow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Return to Nature
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Gift of the Viper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Blessed Respite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rushed Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Strike
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Noxious Revival
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Putrefy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Baleful Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Arachnogenesis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
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Nature's Lore
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Urborg Repossession
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Glimpse of Nature
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Reanimate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Dig Up
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Essence Pulse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scale the Heights
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Culling Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Find // Finality
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Gelatinous Genesis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Final Act
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Primal Growth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Awaken the Woods
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lethal Throwdown
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vicious Rumors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Casualties of War
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Killing Wave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ambition's Cost
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Caravan Vigil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Many Partings
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Decree of Pain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Hurricane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Vivien's Stampede
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Brew
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Thirsting Roots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bushwhack
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Traverse the Ulvenwald
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Drown in Ichor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
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Fountain of Renewal
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Sun Droplet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Wurm's Tooth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Demon's Horn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
The Last Ride
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dissection Tools
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Campfire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Prism Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Ozolith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Staff of the Wild Magus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Great Henge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Tithing Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ivory Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Moldervine Reclamation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Druid Class
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Exploration
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Wild Growth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Blight Mound
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Gourmand's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Doubling Season
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Branching Evolution
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Bequeathal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Link
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Elven Chorus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sanguine Bond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Family's Favor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Trudge Garden
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Primal Vigor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Lifegift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Vitality
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Primeval Bounty
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Golgari Queen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Radiant Fountain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Restless Cottage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
High Market
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
The Shire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Karn's Bastion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Hostile Hostel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Barren Moor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Grim Backwoods
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gingerbread Cabin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Paradise Plume
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Jungle Hollow
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Wood
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Vernal Fen
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Twilight Mire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Deathcap Glade
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Wastewood Verge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Blighted Woodland
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Viridescent Bog
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Woodland Chasm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Malady
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Blooming Marsh
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Witherbloom Campus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Skemfar Elderhall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Underground Mortuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Haunted Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Vastwood Fortification
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
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