Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Budget Commander Staples: Golgari

Continuing this month's series looking at budget Commander staples, today I focus on Golgari colors (black/green). I focus on four categories: ramp, card draw, targeted removal, and board wipe. And this is budget, so cards cost under $2.

Ramp
Ramp is about accelerating land deployment and/or mana access. Llanowar Dead, Leyline Prowler, and Skull Prophet are creatures that have mana abilities. Deathsprout is a great combo card: both removal and ramp.

Card draw
Card draw in Golgari colors often involves sacrificing one of your own permanents.
Targeted removal
This is where Golgari shines. It has many budget cards (I show eight below) that destroy permanents.



Board wipe 
Golgari has a few board wipe options.

Conclusion
The 17 cards shown above are worth considering for any Golgari Commander deck, and won't break your bank to include.

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