Mari, the Killing Quill (Commander)

Mari, the Killing Quill
Rank #1,396
1,031decks
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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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7%synergy
Nightmare Sower
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7%synergy
Bile-Vial Boggart
2.5%inclusion2 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
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0%synergy
Blight Rot
1.4%inclusion1 decks73 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Royal Assassin
74%inclusion767 decks1.03K decks
72%synergy
Hoard Robber
70%inclusion724 decks1.03K decks
69%synergy
Changeling Outcast
74%inclusion762 decks1.03K decks
69%synergy
Grim Hireling
67%inclusion689 decks1.03K decks
62%synergy
Oona's Blackguard
60%inclusion622 decks1.03K decks
60%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
81%inclusion833 decks1.03K decks
58%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
63%inclusion646 decks1.03K decks
57%synergy
Zhentarim Bandit
58%inclusion597 decks1.03K decks
57%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
58%inclusion597 decks1.03K decks
56%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
58%inclusion602 decks1.03K decks
56%synergy
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Feed the Swarm
69%inclusion710 decks1.03K decks
18%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
66%inclusion684 decks1.03K decks
53%synergy
Defile
63%inclusion645 decks1.03K decks
25%synergy
Massacre Girl
60%inclusion616 decks1.03K decks
52%synergy
Go for the Throat
56%inclusion582 decks1.03K decks
33%synergy
Nekrataal
54%inclusion561 decks1.03K decks
54%synergy
Soul Shatter
54%inclusion558 decks1.03K decks
42%synergy
Big Game Hunter
53%inclusion549 decks1.03K decks
51%synergy
Audacious Thief
53%inclusion548 decks1.03K decks
53%synergy
Jet Medallion
52%inclusion536 decks1.03K decks
-9%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
21%inclusion213 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion139 decks1.03K decks
-14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion98 decks1.03K decks
-12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.3%inclusion86 decks1.03K decks
-21%synergy
Creatures
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
49%inclusion501 decks1.03K decks
44%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
43%inclusion322 decks741 decks
38%synergy
Hooded Blightfang
42%inclusion431 decks1.03K decks
41%synergy
Ravenloft Adventurer
41%inclusion424 decks1.03K decks
41%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
38%inclusion394 decks1.03K decks
37%synergy
Thieves' Guild Enforcer
37%inclusion383 decks1.03K decks
36%synergy
Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake
37%inclusion371 decks1.01K decks
37%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
36%inclusion369 decks1.03K decks
32%synergy
Assassin Initiate
35%inclusion293 decks836 decks
34%synergy
Frogtosser Banneret
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34%synergy
Marionette Master
30%inclusion314 decks1.03K decks
28%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
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20%synergy
Termination Facilitator
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28%synergy
Vincent Valentine
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22%synergy
Nightshade Assassin
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27%synergy
Virtus the Veiled
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27%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
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23%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
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11%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
26%inclusion270 decks1.03K decks
26%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
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24%synergy
Silumgar Assassin
25%inclusion259 decks1.03K decks
25%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
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-27%synergy
Prickly Boggart
24%inclusion251 decks1.03K decks
23%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
24%inclusion108 decks447 decks
23%synergy
Thorn of the Black Rose
24%inclusion243 decks1.03K decks
23%synergy
Crypt Ghast
23%inclusion240 decks1.03K decks
-25%synergy
Vein Ripper
23%inclusion232 decks1.03K decks
17%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
22%inclusion208 decks935 decks
21%synergy
Forsaken Miner
21%inclusion202 decks941 decks
14%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
21%inclusion214 decks1.01K decks
16%synergy
Blightwing Bandit
19%inclusion200 decks1.03K decks
19%synergy
Kiku, Night's Flower
19%inclusion195 decks1.03K decks
19%synergy
Raven Eagle
18%inclusion35 decks194 decks
17%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
18%inclusion186 decks1.03K decks
16%synergy
Desmond Miles
18%inclusion151 decks838 decks
18%synergy
Guul Draz Assassin
18%inclusion184 decks1.03K decks
17%synergy
Stalactite Stalker
17%inclusion174 decks1.03K decks
16%synergy
Undercity Scrounger
17%inclusion173 decks1.03K decks
16%synergy
Dogged Detective
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16%synergy
Sanguine Spy
16%inclusion170 decks1.03K decks
16%synergy
Stinkdrinker Bandit
16%inclusion165 decks1.03K decks
16%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
16%inclusion163 decks1.03K decks
-7%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
15%inclusion144 decks938 decks
15%synergy
Body Launderer
15%inclusion154 decks1.03K decks
14%synergy
Guildsworn Prowler
15%inclusion152 decks1.03K decks
14%synergy
Accursed Marauder
15%inclusion127 decks863 decks
-6%synergy
Massacre Wurm
15%inclusion150 decks1.03K decks
-3%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
14%inclusion144 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Nightshade Stinger
14%inclusion144 decks1.03K decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flitter
13%inclusion131 decks1.03K decks
12%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion511 decks1.03K decks
-17%synergy
Tragic Slip
49%inclusion504 decks1.03K decks
28%synergy
Infernal Grasp
47%inclusion483 decks1.03K decks
22%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
45%inclusion469 decks1.03K decks
31%synergy
Vona's Hunger
44%inclusion453 decks1.03K decks
39%synergy
Deadly Dispute
43%inclusion446 decks1.03K decks
19%synergy
Force of Despair
38%inclusion389 decks1.03K decks
30%synergy
Withering Torment
35%inclusion255 decks737 decks
3%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
28%inclusion264 decks938 decks
26%synergy
Doom Blade
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20%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion221 decks871 decks
7%synergy
Malicious Affliction
23%inclusion236 decks1.03K decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion232 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Consuming Corruption
22%inclusion193 decks866 decks
6%synergy
Murder
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11%synergy
Flare of Malice
21%inclusion182 decks872 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
19%inclusion198 decks1.03K decks
12%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
18%inclusion185 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Curtains' Call
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16%synergy
Snuff Out
17%inclusion180 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
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-7%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
16%inclusion160 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
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6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
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5%synergy
Dismember
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3%synergy
Lethal Scheme
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10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
12%inclusion124 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Cut Down
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7%synergy
V.A.T.S.
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7%synergy
Feign Death
9.3%inclusion96 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Chain Assassination
9.3%inclusion78 decks838 decks
9%synergy
Cast Down
9.1%inclusion94 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Overkill
9.0%inclusion38 decks424 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
8.4%inclusion87 decks1.03K decks
-16%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.4%inclusion87 decks1.03K decks
-3%synergy
Price of Fame
8.4%inclusion87 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Heartless Act
8.2%inclusion85 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.5%inclusion77 decks1.03K decks
-16%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
7.2%inclusion74 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Fatal Push
7.2%inclusion74 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Slaughter Pact
7.1%inclusion73 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.5%inclusion67 decks1.03K decks
-1%synergy
Vendetta
6.3%inclusion65 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
5.7%inclusion59 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Victim of Night
5.5%inclusion57 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Power Word Kill
5.1%inclusion53 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
45%inclusion460 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Back in Town
43%inclusion403 decks935 decks
43%synergy
Night's Whisper
39%inclusion398 decks1.03K decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion392 decks1.03K decks
14%synergy
Make an Example
29%inclusion298 decks1.03K decks
27%synergy
Blood Money
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24%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
27%inclusion277 decks1.03K decks
23%synergy
Read the Bones
26%inclusion270 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion255 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion239 decks1.03K decks
-14%synergy
Mutilate
22%inclusion228 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion118 decks696 decks
0%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion170 decks1.03K decks
-23%synergy
Mire in Misery
15%inclusion159 decks1.03K decks
12%synergy
Unearth
15%inclusion153 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion131 decks1.03K decks
-8%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion125 decks1.03K decks
-14%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion105 decks942 decks
-1%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
11%inclusion114 decks1.03K decks
10%synergy
Fell
9.4%inclusion76 decks806 decks
6%synergy
Gix's Command
8.3%inclusion86 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Profane Command
8.0%inclusion82 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.9%inclusion81 decks1.03K decks
-7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.9%inclusion81 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Bubbling Muck
7.3%inclusion75 decks1.03K decks
-8%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.2%inclusion37 decks515 decks
3%synergy
Extract a Confession
7.2%inclusion74 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.0%inclusion62 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Predators' Hour
5.8%inclusion60 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Crippling Fear
5.8%inclusion60 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
5.7%inclusion42 decks735 decks
5%synergy
Walk the Plank
5.5%inclusion57 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
5.3%inclusion55 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.3%inclusion55 decks1.03K decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion496 decks1.03K decks
17%synergy
Viridian Longbow
47%inclusion482 decks1.03K decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion407 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
34%inclusion348 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Vorpal Sword
33%inclusion339 decks1.03K decks
29%synergy
Thieves' Tools
33%inclusion338 decks1.03K decks
31%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
27%inclusion280 decks1.03K decks
21%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
17%inclusion174 decks1.03K decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Animist
14%inclusion145 decks1.03K decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion137 decks1.03K decks
-3%synergy
Tithing Blade
12%inclusion124 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion123 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion90 decks837 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion99 decks1.03K decks
-1%synergy
Expedition Map
7.9%inclusion81 decks1.03K decks
-4%synergy
Shadowspear
7.5%inclusion77 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Hidden Blade
7.5%inclusion75 decks1.01K decks
7%synergy
Cranial Plating
7.4%inclusion76 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Mask of Memory
6.9%inclusion71 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Pathway Arrows
6.9%inclusion71 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
5.9%inclusion61 decks1.03K decks
2%synergy
Arc Spitter
5.7%inclusion59 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.2%inclusion54 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Thornbite Staff
5.1%inclusion53 decks1.03K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Revel in Riches
51%inclusion522 decks1.03K decks
46%synergy
Bitterblossom
45%inclusion469 decks1.03K decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
41%inclusion427 decks1.03K decks
18%synergy
Black Market
38%inclusion393 decks1.03K decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
35%inclusion365 decks1.03K decks
-5%synergy
Discreet Retreat
22%inclusion206 decks935 decks
22%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
16%inclusion166 decks1.03K decks
13%synergy
Cover of Darkness
15%inclusion155 decks1.03K decks
12%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
15%inclusion152 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion136 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Intimidation
12%inclusion125 decks1.03K decks
12%synergy
Rakish Crew
10%inclusion97 decks945 decks
10%synergy
Nowhere to Run
10%inclusion80 decks825 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.3%inclusion96 decks1.03K decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.3%inclusion86 decks1.03K decks
-2%synergy
Grave Pact
8.0%inclusion82 decks1.03K decks
-11%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.9%inclusion71 decks1.03K decks
-4%synergy
Greed
6.9%inclusion71 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Call of the Ring
6.3%inclusion65 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.2%inclusion46 decks742 decks
-1%synergy
Bad Moon
5.5%inclusion57 decks1.03K decks
2%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.3%inclusion55 decks1.03K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion115 decks1.03K decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion639 decks1.03K decks
43%synergy
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion540 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
46%inclusion478 decks1.03K decks
-9%synergy
Access Tunnel
41%inclusion422 decks1.03K decks
38%synergy
Witch's Cottage
36%inclusion373 decks1.03K decks
12%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
33%inclusion345 decks1.03K decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion315 decks1.03K decks
-1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
26%inclusion266 decks1.03K decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion266 decks1.03K decks
-12%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion256 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
21%inclusion217 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
19%inclusion201 decks1.03K decks
2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
19%inclusion199 decks1.03K decks
9%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
15%inclusion135 decks871 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion143 decks1.03K decks
-2%synergy
The Black Gate
11%inclusion117 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Barren Moor
11%inclusion112 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
10%inclusion108 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Detection Tower
9.3%inclusion96 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.6%inclusion78 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.4%inclusion15 decks204 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.9%inclusion71 decks1.03K decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.4%inclusion27 decks422 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion55 decks1.03K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion846 decks1.03K decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion611 decks1.03K decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion301 decks1.03K decks
-1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
26%inclusion272 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion251 decks1.03K decks
-2%synergy
Heraldic Banner
18%inclusion186 decks1.03K decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion108 decks1.03K decks
-4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion104 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Caged Sun
6.8%inclusion70 decks1.03K decks
-5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.8%inclusion70 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion67 decks1.03K decks
-3%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.4%inclusion21 decks326 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion1K decks1.03K decks
2%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
38%inclusion394 decks1.03K decks
37%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion264 decks1.03K decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion221 decks871 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion232 decks1.03K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion157 decks1.03K decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
12%inclusion124 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
8.2%inclusion85 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.9%inclusion81 decks1.03K decks
1%synergy