Mari, the Killing Quill (Commander)

Mari, the Killing Quill
Rank #1,426
1,020decks
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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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Bitterbloom Bearer
11%inclusion31 decks294 decks
6%synergy
Nightmare Sower
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Foot Chopper
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Shredder's Technique
4.8%inclusion2 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Bile-Vial Boggart
3.1%inclusion4 decks127 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Royal Assassin
74%inclusion755 decks1.02K decks
71%synergy
Hoard Robber
71%inclusion722 decks1.02K decks
70%synergy
Changeling Outcast
74%inclusion751 decks1.02K decks
68%synergy
Grim Hireling
65%inclusion662 decks1.02K decks
60%synergy
Oona's Blackguard
59%inclusion606 decks1.02K decks
59%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
80%inclusion817 decks1.02K decks
57%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
62%inclusion636 decks1.02K decks
57%synergy
Zhentarim Bandit
58%inclusion588 decks1.02K decks
57%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
57%inclusion586 decks1.02K decks
55%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
57%inclusion586 decks1.02K decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
68%inclusion695 decks1.02K decks
17%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
66%inclusion675 decks1.02K decks
53%synergy
Defile
62%inclusion635 decks1.02K decks
25%synergy
Massacre Girl
60%inclusion608 decks1.02K decks
52%synergy
Go for the Throat
56%inclusion571 decks1.02K decks
33%synergy
Nekrataal
54%inclusion551 decks1.02K decks
54%synergy
Soul Shatter
53%inclusion541 decks1.02K decks
41%synergy
Big Game Hunter
53%inclusion537 decks1.02K decks
50%synergy
Jet Medallion
53%inclusion536 decks1.02K decks
-9%synergy
Audacious Thief
53%inclusion536 decks1.02K decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
20%inclusion205 decks1.02K decks
10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion135 decks1.02K decks
-14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.2%inclusion94 decks1.02K decks
-12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.3%inclusion85 decks1.02K decks
-21%synergy
Creatures
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
47%inclusion482 decks1.02K decks
43%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
44%inclusion338 decks777 decks
38%synergy
Hooded Blightfang
42%inclusion426 decks1.02K decks
41%synergy
Ravenloft Adventurer
40%inclusion406 decks1.02K decks
39%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
38%inclusion386 decks1.02K decks
37%synergy
Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake
38%inclusion383 decks1.02K decks
37%synergy
Thieves' Guild Enforcer
36%inclusion372 decks1.02K decks
36%synergy
Assassin Initiate
35%inclusion304 decks872 decks
34%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
35%inclusion352 decks1.02K decks
31%synergy
Frogtosser Banneret
34%inclusion345 decks1.02K decks
33%synergy
Marionette Master
30%inclusion308 decks1.02K decks
28%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
29%inclusion292 decks1.02K decks
20%synergy
Termination Facilitator
28%inclusion285 decks1.02K decks
28%synergy
Nightshade Assassin
28%inclusion281 decks1.02K decks
27%synergy
Vincent Valentine
27%inclusion133 decks484 decks
21%synergy
Virtus the Veiled
27%inclusion271 decks1.02K decks
26%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
26%inclusion270 decks1.02K decks
23%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
26%inclusion268 decks1.02K decks
10%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
26%inclusion190 decks735 decks
24%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
26%inclusion263 decks1.02K decks
25%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
25%inclusion253 decks1.02K decks
-27%synergy
Silumgar Assassin
25%inclusion251 decks1.02K decks
24%synergy
Prickly Boggart
24%inclusion249 decks1.02K decks
23%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
24%inclusion117 decks485 decks
23%synergy
Thorn of the Black Rose
23%inclusion235 decks1.02K decks
22%synergy
Crypt Ghast
23%inclusion234 decks1.02K decks
-25%synergy
Vein Ripper
23%inclusion232 decks1.02K decks
18%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
22%inclusion218 decks971 decks
21%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
22%inclusion224 decks1.02K decks
17%synergy
Forsaken Miner
21%inclusion208 decks977 decks
14%synergy
Kiku, Night's Flower
19%inclusion189 decks1.02K decks
18%synergy
Blightwing Bandit
18%inclusion187 decks1.02K decks
18%synergy
Desmond Miles
18%inclusion158 decks874 decks
18%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
18%inclusion184 decks1.02K decks
16%synergy
Guul Draz Assassin
17%inclusion178 decks1.02K decks
17%synergy
Raven Eagle
17%inclusion40 decks235 decks
16%synergy
Undercity Scrounger
16%inclusion167 decks1.02K decks
16%synergy
Stalactite Stalker
16%inclusion165 decks1.02K decks
16%synergy
Stinkdrinker Bandit
16%inclusion165 decks1.02K decks
16%synergy
Dogged Detective
16%inclusion164 decks1.02K decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Spy
15%inclusion158 decks1.02K decks
15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
15%inclusion157 decks1.02K decks
-8%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
15%inclusion148 decks974 decks
14%synergy
Massacre Wurm
15%inclusion153 decks1.02K decks
-2%synergy
Body Launderer
15%inclusion153 decks1.02K decks
14%synergy
Guildsworn Prowler
15%inclusion151 decks1.02K decks
14%synergy
Accursed Marauder
14%inclusion130 decks899 decks
-7%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
14%inclusion138 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
Nightshade Stinger
14%inclusion138 decks1.02K decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flitter
13%inclusion128 decks1.02K decks
12%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion507 decks1.02K decks
-17%synergy
Tragic Slip
49%inclusion496 decks1.02K decks
28%synergy
Infernal Grasp
46%inclusion471 decks1.02K decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
45%inclusion459 decks1.02K decks
31%synergy
Deadly Dispute
43%inclusion435 decks1.02K decks
18%synergy
Vona's Hunger
43%inclusion434 decks1.02K decks
38%synergy
Force of Despair
36%inclusion371 decks1.02K decks
29%synergy
Withering Torment
34%inclusion262 decks773 decks
2%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
28%inclusion275 decks974 decks
26%synergy
Doom Blade
28%inclusion284 decks1.02K decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion225 decks907 decks
6%synergy
Malicious Affliction
23%inclusion233 decks1.02K decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion231 decks1.02K decks
0%synergy
Consuming Corruption
22%inclusion201 decks902 decks
6%synergy
Murder
21%inclusion216 decks1.02K decks
11%synergy
Flare of Malice
21%inclusion191 decks908 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
19%inclusion193 decks1.02K decks
12%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
19%inclusion193 decks1.02K decks
12%synergy
Curtains' Call
18%inclusion185 decks1.02K decks
16%synergy
Snuff Out
17%inclusion178 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion176 decks1.02K decks
-7%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
16%inclusion160 decks1.02K decks
10%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
15%inclusion158 decks1.02K decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
15%inclusion153 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion143 decks1.02K decks
3%synergy
Lethal Scheme
12%inclusion127 decks1.02K decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion116 decks1.02K decks
7%synergy
Cut Down
11%inclusion116 decks1.02K decks
7%synergy
V.A.T.S.
10%inclusion98 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion97 decks1.02K decks
1%synergy
Chain Assassination
9.4%inclusion82 decks874 decks
9%synergy
Cast Down
9.3%inclusion95 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Overkill
9.1%inclusion42 decks462 decks
2%synergy
Price of Fame
8.9%inclusion91 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.6%inclusion88 decks1.02K decks
-3%synergy
Heartless Act
8.6%inclusion88 decks1.02K decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
8.6%inclusion88 decks1.02K decks
-16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.0%inclusion82 decks1.02K decks
-16%synergy
Fatal Push
7.2%inclusion73 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
Slaughter Pact
7.1%inclusion72 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
7.0%inclusion71 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.5%inclusion66 decks1.02K decks
-1%synergy
Vendetta
6.2%inclusion63 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
Victim of Night
5.4%inclusion55 decks1.02K decks
3%synergy
Power Word Kill
5.4%inclusion55 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
5.3%inclusion54 decks1.02K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
45%inclusion454 decks1.02K decks
9%synergy
Back in Town
43%inclusion420 decks971 decks
43%synergy
Night's Whisper
38%inclusion392 decks1.02K decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion390 decks1.02K decks
14%synergy
Make an Example
28%inclusion286 decks1.02K decks
27%synergy
Blood Money
28%inclusion283 decks1.02K decks
25%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
27%inclusion275 decks1.02K decks
23%synergy
Read the Bones
26%inclusion267 decks1.02K decks
9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
24%inclusion248 decks1.02K decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion229 decks1.02K decks
-15%synergy
Mutilate
21%inclusion219 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion124 decks733 decks
0%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion167 decks1.02K decks
-23%synergy
Mire in Misery
16%inclusion161 decks1.02K decks
12%synergy
Unearth
15%inclusion149 decks1.02K decks
6%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion129 decks1.02K decks
-14%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion127 decks1.02K decks
-8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion107 decks978 decks
-1%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
11%inclusion110 decks1.02K decks
10%synergy
Fell
10%inclusion80 decks842 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion85 decks1.02K decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.1%inclusion83 decks1.02K decks
1%synergy
Gix's Command
7.9%inclusion81 decks1.02K decks
6%synergy
Profane Command
7.8%inclusion80 decks1.02K decks
6%synergy
Bubbling Muck
7.5%inclusion76 decks1.02K decks
-8%synergy
Extract a Confession
7.4%inclusion75 decks1.02K decks
6%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.7%inclusion37 decks553 decks
3%synergy
Crippling Fear
6.2%inclusion63 decks1.02K decks
3%synergy
Predators' Hour
6.0%inclusion61 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.0%inclusion61 decks1.02K decks
0%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
5.8%inclusion45 decks771 decks
5%synergy
Walk the Plank
5.6%inclusion57 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.4%inclusion55 decks1.02K decks
-7%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
5.2%inclusion53 decks1.02K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion482 decks1.02K decks
16%synergy
Viridian Longbow
45%inclusion464 decks1.02K decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion400 decks1.02K decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
34%inclusion343 decks1.02K decks
6%synergy
Thieves' Tools
32%inclusion331 decks1.02K decks
31%synergy
Vorpal Sword
32%inclusion327 decks1.02K decks
28%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
27%inclusion275 decks1.02K decks
21%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
16%inclusion166 decks1.02K decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Animist
14%inclusion139 decks1.02K decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion135 decks1.02K decks
-2%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion122 decks1.02K decks
11%synergy
Tithing Blade
11%inclusion115 decks1.02K decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion93 decks873 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion98 decks1.02K decks
-1%synergy
Expedition Map
7.7%inclusion79 decks1.02K decks
-4%synergy
Hidden Blade
7.6%inclusion78 decks1.02K decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
7.5%inclusion76 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
Cranial Plating
7.3%inclusion74 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
Mask of Memory
7.1%inclusion72 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
Pathway Arrows
7.0%inclusion71 decks1.02K decks
7%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
6.1%inclusion62 decks1.02K decks
2%synergy
Arc Spitter
5.7%inclusion58 decks1.02K decks
6%synergy
Thornbite Staff
5.6%inclusion57 decks1.02K decks
3%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.5%inclusion56 decks1.02K decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Revel in Riches
49%inclusion504 decks1.02K decks
45%synergy
Bitterblossom
45%inclusion457 decks1.02K decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
40%inclusion413 decks1.02K decks
17%synergy
Black Market
38%inclusion386 decks1.02K decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
34%inclusion351 decks1.02K decks
-6%synergy
Discreet Retreat
22%inclusion213 decks971 decks
22%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
16%inclusion159 decks1.02K decks
12%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
15%inclusion154 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
Cover of Darkness
15%inclusion152 decks1.02K decks
12%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion133 decks1.02K decks
6%synergy
Intimidation
12%inclusion122 decks1.02K decks
11%synergy
Rakish Crew
10%inclusion100 decks981 decks
10%synergy
Nowhere to Run
10%inclusion85 decks861 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.0%inclusion92 decks1.02K decks
-8%synergy
Grave Pact
7.9%inclusion81 decks1.02K decks
-11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.6%inclusion78 decks1.02K decks
-2%synergy
Greed
6.9%inclusion70 decks1.02K decks
0%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.7%inclusion68 decks1.02K decks
-4%synergy
Call of the Ring
6.5%inclusion66 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.9%inclusion46 decks778 decks
-1%synergy
Bad Moon
5.4%inclusion55 decks1.02K decks
2%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.1%inclusion52 decks1.02K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion116 decks1.02K decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
61%inclusion624 decks1.02K decks
42%synergy
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion534 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
45%inclusion462 decks1.02K decks
-10%synergy
Access Tunnel
40%inclusion407 decks1.02K decks
37%synergy
Witch's Cottage
35%inclusion362 decks1.02K decks
11%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
32%inclusion326 decks1.02K decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion314 decks1.02K decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion264 decks1.02K decks
-12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion255 decks1.02K decks
-5%synergy
War Room
24%inclusion249 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
21%inclusion219 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
19%inclusion194 decks1.02K decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
18%inclusion186 decks1.02K decks
1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
16%inclusion141 decks907 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion141 decks1.02K decks
-2%synergy
The Black Gate
11%inclusion110 decks1.02K decks
7%synergy
Barren Moor
10%inclusion106 decks1.02K decks
0%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
10%inclusion102 decks1.02K decks
7%synergy
Detection Tower
9.1%inclusion93 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.7%inclusion79 decks1.02K decks
7%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.3%inclusion18 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.2%inclusion73 decks1.02K decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.5%inclusion30 decks460 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion52 decks1.02K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion833 decks1.02K decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion600 decks1.02K decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion292 decks1.02K decks
-1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
25%inclusion258 decks1.02K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion250 decks1.02K decks
-2%synergy
Heraldic Banner
18%inclusion180 decks1.02K decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion113 decks1.02K decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
9.4%inclusion96 decks1.02K decks
-1%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.1%inclusion26 decks366 decks
-7%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.7%inclusion68 decks1.02K decks
0%synergy
Caged Sun
6.5%inclusion66 decks1.02K decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.4%inclusion65 decks1.02K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion990 decks1.02K decks
2%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
38%inclusion386 decks1.02K decks
37%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion258 decks1.02K decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion225 decks907 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion231 decks1.02K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion154 decks1.02K decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion116 decks1.02K decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
8.1%inclusion83 decks1.02K decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.1%inclusion83 decks1.02K decks
1%synergy