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
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
89%synergy
Changeling Outcast
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Massacre Girl
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
69%synergy
Nekrataal
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
64%synergy
Rogue's Passage
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
64%synergy
Big Game Hunter
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
62%synergy
Assassin Initiate
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Ravenloft Adventurer
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
58%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
56%synergy
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Defile
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Feed the Swarm
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Grim Hireling
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Revel in Riches
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Tragic Slip
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Go for the Throat
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Hoard Robber
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Audacious Thief
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Hooded Blightfang
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Necropotence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Nighthawk Scavenger
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Termination Facilitator
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Nightshade Assassin
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Zhentarim Bandit
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Silent Assassin
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Kiku, Night's Flower
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Oona's Blackguard
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Silumgar Assassin
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Rathi Assassin
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Thorn of the Black Rose
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
King's Assassin
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Virtus the Veiled
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Scarblade Elite
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Midnight Assassin
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Desmond Miles
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Vincent Valentine
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Thieves' Guild Enforcer
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Frogtosser Banneret
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Guul Draz Assassin
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Prickly Boggart
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Stronghold Assassin
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Dark Impostor
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Hired Poisoner
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Marionette Master
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Stinkdrinker Bandit
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Undercity Scrounger
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Tsabo's Assassin
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Guildsworn Prowler
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Suq'Ata Assassin
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Thrill-Kill Assassin
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%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
Rev, Tithe Extractor
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Charred Graverobber
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Rooftop Assassin
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Soul Shatter
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Vona's Hunger
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Force of Despair
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Dispute
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Malicious Affliction
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Doom Blade
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Murder
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Consuming Corruption
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Snuff Out
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Lethal Scheme
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Dismember
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Pile On
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Demise
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Assassin's Blade
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Victim of Night
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 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
Maximum Overdrive
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Long Goodbye
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Vraska's Fall
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Price of Fame
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Slaughter Pact
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Undying Malice
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Waste Management
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Terror
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Murderous Cut
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Cast Down
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
V.A.T.S.
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Price
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Power Word Kill
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Back in Town
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
46%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Sign in Blood
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mutilate
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Blood Money
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Damnation
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Fell
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Make an Example
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Decree of Pain
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Crippling Fear
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Will of the Abzan
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Unearth
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Hex
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Gix's Command
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Plague Wind
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Bubbling Muck
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Predators' Hour
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Walk the Plank
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Cateran Summons
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Invoke Despair
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%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
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Rankle's Prank
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Profane Command
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Emergency Weld
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Corrupt
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Raise Dead
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Assassinate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Back for Seconds
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Viridian Longbow
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Bontu's Monument
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Vorpal Sword
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Thieves' Tools
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Quietus Spike
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Hidden Blade
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Thornbite Staff
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Sword of the Animist
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
The Masamune
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Tithing Blade
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Smoke Bomb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Junker
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Cranial Plating
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Heartstone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Pathway Arrows
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
21%synergy
No Mercy
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Bitterblossom
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Intimidation
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Discreet Retreat
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Cover of Darkness
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Connections
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Rakish Crew
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Greed
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
The Revelations of Ezio
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Shadows of the Past
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Attrition
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Larceny
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Bad Moon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Access Tunnel
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Cabal Coffers
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Ghost Quarter
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Barren Moor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Detection Tower
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Mutavault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Everglades
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Heraldic Banner
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Replicating Ring
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Escape Tunnel
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy