Mari, the Killing Quill (Commander) - Budget Treasure

Mari, the Killing Quill
Rank #1,396
16decks
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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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Royal Assassin
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
91%synergy
Hoard Robber
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
86%synergy
Zhentarim Bandit
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
74%synergy
Thieves' Tools
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
73%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
73%synergy
Changeling Outcast
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
70%synergy
Rogue's Passage
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
69%synergy
Massacre Girl
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
67%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
66%synergy
Access Tunnel
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
66%synergy
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Morbid Opportunist
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
58%synergy
Go for the Throat
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
45%synergy
Defile
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Back in Town
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
64%synergy
Feed the Swarm
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Nekrataal
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
62%synergy
Ravenloft Adventurer
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
51%synergy
Viridian Longbow
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Creatures
Vincent Valentine
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
62%synergy
Big Game Hunter
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
54%synergy
Oona's Blackguard
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Silumgar Assassin
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Nightshade Assassin
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
50%synergy
Termination Facilitator
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
50%synergy
Audacious Thief
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Blightwing Bandit
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
50%synergy
Thieves' Guild Enforcer
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Marionette Master
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
48%synergy
Hullcarver
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Sanguine Spy
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Hooded Blightfang
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Stingblade Assassin
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
44%synergy
Frogtosser Banneret
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Prickly Boggart
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Rooftop Assassin
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Undercity Scrounger
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Thorn of the Black Rose
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Assassin Initiate
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Charred Graverobber
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Desmond Miles
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Interceptor, Shadow's Hound
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Wasteland Raider
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-27%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Guildsworn Prowler
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Grim Hireling
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Kiku, Night's Flower
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Stinkdrinker Bandit
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Treasure Dredger
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Boneyard Desecrator
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Forsaken Miner
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Virtus the Veiled
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Massacre Wurm
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Dark Impostor
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Nightshade Stinger
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Dogged Detective
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Tragic Slip
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Deadly Dispute
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Chain Assassination
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Murder
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Infernal Grasp
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Consuming Corruption
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Downfall
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-35%synergy
Doom Blade
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Bitter Triumph
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Price of Fame
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Curtains' Call
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Cut Down
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Derision
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Victim of Night
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Breathe Your Last
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Malicious Affliction
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Vraska's Fall
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Pile On
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Fanatical Offering
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Poison the Cup
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Soul Shatter
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Slaughter Pact
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Spite
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Lethal Scheme
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Cast Down
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Unfortunate Accident
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Pharika's Cure
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Thrilling Encore
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-18%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Battle-Rage Blessing
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sugar Rush
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Hero's Demise
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Tendrils of Corruption
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Blood Money
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Sign in Blood
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Fell
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Mutilate
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
13%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Predators' Hour
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Gix's Command
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Risky Shortcut
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Hellish Sideswipe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Unearth
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Walk the Plank
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Contract Killing
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Mourner's Surprise
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Make an Example
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-12%synergy
Mire in Misery
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Lively Dirge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-5%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Increasing Ambition
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Asphyxiate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-20%synergy
Nightmare Unmaking
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief's Thirst
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Collusion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Introduction to Annihilation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Bone Shards
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Profane Command
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Grim Bounty
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Dregs of Sorrow
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mind Sludge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Emergency Weld
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Cut of the Profits
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Heartless Pillage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Annihilating Glare
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Rot
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Twilight's Call
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Pointed Discussion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Necromantic Selection
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Dirge of Dread
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Nighthaze
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vorpal Sword
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Quietus Spike
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Blade
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Memory
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Tithing Blade
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Arc Spitter
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-15%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-48%synergy
Phantom Blade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Smoke Bomb
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthorn Flail
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Map
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Meek
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Chest
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Totem
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Cranial Plating
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Fleetfeather Sandals
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Heartseeker
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Whispersteel Dagger
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Pathway Arrows
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Howling Mine
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Puppet Strings
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Revel in Riches
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Discreet Retreat
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Rakish Crew
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Intimidation
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
The Revelations of Ezio
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Call of the Ring
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Connections
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-28%synergy
Nowhere to Run
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Soul Stair Expedition
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Zendikon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Soul Channeling
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Underhanded Designs
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Thirst
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Vile Requiem
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Dead Weight
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Crippling Blight
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Bad Moon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis Reignited
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Vraska, Scheming Gorgon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Lands
Mortuary Mire
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Witch's Cottage
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
The Dross Pits
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-19%synergy
Sandstorm Verge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-29%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Fault
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Dust Bowl
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Everglades
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Dungeon Descent
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
-11%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Arcane Signet
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
-19%synergy
Heraldic Banner
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Bandit's Haul
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Bounty Board
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Idol
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
62%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Escape Tunnel
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Headquarters
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy