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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Heroic Feast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Tigra, Feline Fury
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Doc Samson, Super Psychiatrist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shang-Chi, Martial Mentor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Subterranean Cavern
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Essence Warden
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
66%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Radiant Fountain
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Gala Greeters
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Inspiring Call
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Sapseep Forest
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Basking Broodscale
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Mortality Spear
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Bogwater Lumaret
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Teacher's Pest
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Pest Infestation
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Cultivate
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Hardened Scales
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Virulent Emissary
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Putrefy
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Spike Feeder
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Social Climber
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Winding Constrictor
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Evolution Witness
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Llanowar Elves
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Tenured Inkcaster
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Blood Artist
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Blood Researcher
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Herd Baloth
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Kazandu Nectarpot
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Birds of Paradise
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Beast Whisperer
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Haywire Mite
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Scurry Oak
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Essenceknit Scholar
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Shopkeeper's Bane
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Witch of the Moors
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Mystic
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Accomplished Alchemist
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Fetid Gargantua
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Incubation Druid
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Devoted Druid
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Cursed Wombat
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Deathgreeter
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Prize Pig
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Ezzaroot Channeler
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Overgrown Arch
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Scute Swarm
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Infuse with Vitality
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Tend the Pests
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Witherbloom Charm
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Golgari Charm
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Claim
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Efflorescence
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Tear Asunder
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Weather the Storm
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Rushed Rebirth
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Abrupt Decay
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Fog
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Gaea's Gift
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Atomize
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Fortifying Draught
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Pulse of Murasa
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Silkguard
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Deathsprout
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Strike
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Status // Statue
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Grapple with Death
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Follow the Lumarets
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Farseek
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-0%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Withering Curse
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Culling Ritual
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Essence Pulse
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Vicious Rivalry
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Healing Technique
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Dig Up
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Urborg Repossession
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Scale the Heights
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Witherbloom Command
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Devouring Tendrils
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Brew
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Bond of Flourishing
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Pest Summoning
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Zimone's Experiment
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Send in the Pest
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Expand the Sphere
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Gaze of Granite
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Season of Gathering
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Casualties of War
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Harmonize
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Pull from the Grave
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Oracle's Restoration
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Game Over
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fountain of Renewal
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
24%synergy
The Great Henge
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
The Ozolith
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Bow of Nylea
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Wurm's Tooth
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Prism Ring
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sun Droplet
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Staff of the Wild Magus
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-23%synergy
Demon's Horn
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Emerald Medallion
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Druid Class
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Greed
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Trudge Garden
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Blight Mound
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Comforting Counsel
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Doubling Season
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Branching Evolution
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Gift of Paradise
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Rites
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Lifegift
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Colossal Majesty
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Azusa's Many Journeys
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Primal Vigor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Vitality
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Well Rested
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Primeval Bounty
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Dellian Fel
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
High Market
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
The Shire
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Clinic
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Glimmerpost
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Grim Backwoods
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
War Room
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Restless Cottage
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Barren Moor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-0%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Great Arashin City
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Pristine Talisman
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Arcane Signet
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Golgari Signet
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Paradise Plume
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Cornucopia
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Jungle Hollow
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Wood
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Deathcap Glade
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Twilight Mire
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Malady
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Woodland Chasm
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Mire
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Titan's Grave
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Witherbloom Campus
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Viridescent Bog
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Vernal Fen
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Wastewood Verge
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Illegitimate Business
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Blooming Marsh
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Underground Mortuary
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Study Hall
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Festering Gulch
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy