Mari, the Killing Quill (Commander) - Assassins

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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
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
89%synergy
Massacre Girl
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
71%synergy
Changeling Outcast
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
68%synergy
Nekrataal
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
68%synergy
Big Game Hunter
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
66%synergy
Rogue's Passage
84%inclusion32 decks38 decks
66%synergy
Assassin Initiate
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Ravenloft Adventurer
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
57%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
55%synergy
Grim Hireling
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
53%synergy
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Morbid Opportunist
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Defile
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Tragic Slip
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Go for the Throat
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Revel in Riches
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
50%synergy
Hoard Robber
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
51%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
51%synergy
Termination Facilitator
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Audacious Thief
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
52%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Hooded Blightfang
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
50%synergy
Nightshade Assassin
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
47%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
42%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Zhentarim Bandit
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Kiku, Night's Flower
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
44%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Silent Assassin
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Oona's Blackguard
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
39%synergy
Silumgar Assassin
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
37%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Rathi Assassin
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Virtus the Veiled
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Thorn of the Black Rose
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Scarblade Elite
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Midnight Assassin
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
27%synergy
King's Assassin
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Guul Draz Assassin
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Hired Poisoner
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Desmond Miles
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Vincent Valentine
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Thieves' Guild Enforcer
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Dark Impostor
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Prickly Boggart
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Stronghold Assassin
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Guildsworn Prowler
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Frogtosser Banneret
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Marionette Master
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Scrounger
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Tsabo's Assassin
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Stinkdrinker Bandit
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Suq'Ata Assassin
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Thrill-Kill Assassin
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Wasteland Raider
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Interceptor, Shadow's Hound
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Hullcarver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Graveshifter
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Stingblade Assassin
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Soul Shatter
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Vona's Hunger
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Deadly Dispute
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Force of Despair
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Malicious Affliction
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Murder
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Hero's Downfall
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Doom Blade
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Consuming Corruption
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Snuff Out
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Demise
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Assassin's Blade
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Cast Down
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-13%synergy
Price of Fame
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Murderous Cut
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Lethal Scheme
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Victim of Night
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Power Word Kill
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Chain Assassination
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Breathe Your Last
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Cut Down
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Vraska's Fall
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Pile On
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Poison the Cup
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Slaughter Pact
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
You Are Already Dead
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Ultimate Price
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Feign Death
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Long Goodbye
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Heartless Act
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Village Rites
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-19%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Back in Town
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
46%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Sign in Blood
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Money
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Make an Example
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Mutilate
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Fell
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Crippling Fear
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Will of the Abzan
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Decree of Pain
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-25%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-15%synergy
Unearth
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Hex
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Gix's Command
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Plague Wind
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Bubbling Muck
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Predators' Hour
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Walk the Plank
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Cateran Summons
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Kiku's Shadow
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Invoke Despair
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Dread
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Hellish Sideswipe
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Extract a Confession
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Rankle's Prank
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Profane Command
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Emergency Weld
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Corrupt
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Raise Dead
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Assassinate
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Drown in Ichor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Back for Seconds
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Viridian Longbow
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Vorpal Sword
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Bontu's Monument
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Thieves' Tools
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Quietus Spike
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Hidden Blade
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Thornbite Staff
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Tithing Blade
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Pathway Arrows
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Sword of the Animist
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Smoke Bomb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Junker
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-11%synergy
Cranial Plating
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Heartstone
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
19%synergy
No Mercy
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Bitterblossom
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Intimidation
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Discreet Retreat
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-22%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Cover of Darkness
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Underworld Connections
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Rakish Crew
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
The Revelations of Ezio
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Greed
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Gloom
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Shadows of the Past
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Attrition
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Larceny
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Bad Moon
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Access Tunnel
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
49%synergy
Cabal Coffers
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
-13%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Mortuary Mire
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Barren Moor
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
0%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Detection Tower
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-16%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Mutavault
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Everglades
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion34 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Heraldic Banner
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Replicating Ring
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Escape Tunnel
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy