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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Bogwater Lumaret
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Teacher's Pest
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Follow the Lumarets
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Titan's Grave
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Essence Warden
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Prosperous Innkeeper
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Radiant Fountain
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Gala Greeters
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Sapseep Forest
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Mortality Spear
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Inspiring Call
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Hardened Scales
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
38%synergy
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Pest Infestation
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Winding Constrictor
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Basking Broodscale
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Social Climber
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Virulent Emissary
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Tenured Inkcaster
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Spike Feeder
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Evolution Witness
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Artist
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Blood Researcher
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Herd Baloth
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Kazandu Nectarpot
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Accomplished Alchemist
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Beast Whisperer
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Witch of the Moors
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Birds of Paradise
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Haywire Mite
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Elvish Mystic
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Essenceknit Scholar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Shopkeeper's Bane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Fetid Gargantua
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Cursed Wombat
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Deathgreeter
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Devoted Druid
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Pest Mascot
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Prize Pig
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Incubation Druid
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Ezzaroot Channeler
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Scurry Oak
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Leyline Prowler
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Cankerbloom
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Putrefy
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Tend the Pests
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Infuse with Vitality
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Golgari Charm
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Efflorescence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Heroic Intervention
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Witherbloom Charm
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Weather the Storm
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Tear Asunder
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Rushed Rebirth
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Abrupt Decay
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Fortifying Draught
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Pulse of Murasa
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Fog
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Atomize
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Silkguard
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Deathsprout
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Strike
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Blunt the Assault
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Status // Statue
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Farseek
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Withering Curse
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Culling Ritual
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Healing Technique
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Urborg Repossession
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Essence Pulse
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Scale the Heights
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Witherbloom Command
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Dig Up
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Zimone's Experiment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vicious Rivalry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Send in the Pest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Grapple with Death
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Casualties of War
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Brew
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Devouring Tendrils
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Bond of Flourishing
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Game Over
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Season of Gathering
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Expand the Sphere
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Gaze of Granite
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Primal Command
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Tend the Sprigs
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fountain of Renewal
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
The Great Henge
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
The Ozolith
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Bow of Nylea
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Wurm's Tooth
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Prism Ring
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Sun Droplet
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Staff of the Wild Magus
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Emerald Medallion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Demon's Horn
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-25%synergy
Enchantments
Moldervine Reclamation
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Druid Class
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Greed
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Trudge Garden
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Blight Mound
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Branching Evolution
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Paradise
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Wild Growth
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Season
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Lifegift
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Loading Zone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Azusa's Many Journeys
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Colossal Majesty
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Vitality
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Primeval Bounty
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Well Rested
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
The Last Ronin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Dellian Fel
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
0%synergy
High Market
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
The Shire
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Restless Cottage
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
War Room
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Glimmerpost
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Grim Backwoods
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Barren Moor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Great Arashin City
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Pristine Talisman
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Arcane Signet
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
-22%synergy
Golgari Signet
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Paradise Plume
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Jungle Hollow
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Wood
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Deathcap Glade
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-21%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Twilight Mire
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Malady
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Haunted Mire
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Woodland Chasm
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Illegitimate Business
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Witherbloom Campus
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Viridescent Bog
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Blooming Marsh
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Underground Mortuary
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Vernal Fen
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Wastewood Verge
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Study Hall
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Blighted Woodland
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Festering Gulch
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy