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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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Dina, Essence Brewer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Prosperous Innkeeper
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
92%synergy
Essence Warden
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Gala Greeters
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Sapseep Forest
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Radiant Fountain
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Bow of Nylea
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
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Nature's Lore
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Rampant Growth
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Pest Infestation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Three Visits
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Llanowar Elves
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Blood Artist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Social Climber
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Haywire Mite
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Tenured Inkcaster
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Accomplished Alchemist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Blood Researcher
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Agent Frank Horrigan
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Birds of Paradise
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Herd Baloth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Evolution Witness
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Prize Pig
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Kazandu Nectarpot
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Iridescent Hornbeetle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Hagra Constrictor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ezzaroot Channeler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mosswood Dreadknight
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Beast Whisperer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Spectrum Sentinel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Bighorner Rancher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Augur of Autumn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Ivy Lane Denizen
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Managorger Hydra
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Deathgreeter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Fetid Gargantua
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Winding Constrictor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Virulent Emissary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Instants
Mortality Spear
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Infuse with Vitality
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Nature's Claim
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Call
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Tend the Pests
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Village Rites
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Putrefy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Deglamer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Collected Company
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Weather the Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Ram Through
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Atomize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Oblivion's Hunger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tear Asunder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Infectious Bite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Fortifying Draught
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Naturalize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Pulse of Murasa
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Windgrace's Judgment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Status // Statue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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Cultivate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Essence Pulse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Culling Ritual
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Witherbloom Command
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Living Death
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Yuna's Decision
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vat Emergence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Confluence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Expand the Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scale the Heights
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Healing Technique
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Find // Finality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Biogenic Upgrade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Season of Gathering
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Casualties of War
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cram Session
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ambition's Cost
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dig Up
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Brew
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Devouring Tendrils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Geth's Summons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Life's Legacy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Drown in Ichor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bond of Flourishing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Well of Lost Dreams
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Whip of Erebos
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
The Great Henge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Excalibur II
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Ozolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Meek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Wurm's Tooth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Squeak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Emerald Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Demon's Horn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Hardened Scales
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Trudge Garden
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Blight Mound
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Colossal Majesty
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Doubling Season
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Exploration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Golgari Germination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Gift of Paradise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Powerleech
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Call of the Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Deathreap Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Primal Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Lifegift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Insidious Roots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Greater Good
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Well Rested
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
10%synergy
High Market
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Clinic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Grim Backwoods
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Glimmerpost
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
The Shire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Barren Moor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Vesuva
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Slippery Karst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Winding Canyons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Restless Cottage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
The Hunter Maze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Khalni Garden
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Pristine Talisman
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Golgari Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Herd Heirloom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Staff of Compleation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Cornucopia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Tainted Wood
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Jungle Hollow
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Deathcap Glade
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Wastewood Verge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Viridescent Bog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Twilight Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Terminal Moraine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Underground Mortuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Maestros Theater
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Brokers Hideout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Woodland Chasm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Obscura Storefront
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Malady
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
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