Mari, the Killing Quill (Commander) - Budget

Mari, the Killing Quill
Rank #1,313
111decks
Background image for How to Build Golgari Without Being Golboring
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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June, Bounty Hunter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hoard Robber
74%inclusion82 decks111 decks
73%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
69%inclusion77 decks111 decks
67%synergy
Royal Assassin
68%inclusion76 decks111 decks
66%synergy
Nekrataal
66%inclusion73 decks111 decks
65%synergy
Big Game Hunter
64%inclusion71 decks111 decks
62%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
67%inclusion74 decks111 decks
61%synergy
Zhentarim Bandit
61%inclusion68 decks111 decks
60%synergy
Oona's Blackguard
58%inclusion64 decks111 decks
57%synergy
Back in Town
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
55%synergy
Changeling Outcast
59%inclusion65 decks111 decks
53%synergy
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Morbid Opportunist
68%inclusion76 decks111 decks
47%synergy
Feed the Swarm
63%inclusion70 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Massacre Girl
57%inclusion63 decks111 decks
49%synergy
Go for the Throat
56%inclusion62 decks111 decks
32%synergy
Defile
55%inclusion61 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
52%inclusion58 decks111 decks
50%synergy
Audacious Thief
52%inclusion58 decks111 decks
52%synergy
Murder
50%inclusion56 decks111 decks
40%synergy
Doom Blade
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
38%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Silumgar Assassin
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
46%synergy
Ravenloft Adventurer
45%inclusion50 decks111 decks
44%synergy
Frogtosser Banneret
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
44%synergy
Thorn of the Black Rose
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
43%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
42%synergy
Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
40%synergy
Nightshade Assassin
40%inclusion44 decks111 decks
39%synergy
Termination Facilitator
40%inclusion44 decks111 decks
39%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
40%inclusion44 decks111 decks
36%synergy
Hooded Blightfang
39%inclusion43 decks111 decks
38%synergy
Stingblade Assassin
39%inclusion43 decks111 decks
39%synergy
Thieves' Guild Enforcer
39%inclusion43 decks111 decks
38%synergy
Assassin Initiate
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Rooftop Assassin
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Sanguine Spy
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
35%synergy
Blightwing Bandit
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
34%synergy
Prickly Boggart
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Undercity Scrounger
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Glint-Sleeve Siphoner
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Vincent Valentine
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Agate-Blade Assassin
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Guildsworn Prowler
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Stinkdrinker Bandit
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Forsaken Miner
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Stalactite Stalker
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Ravine Raider
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Charred Graverobber
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Dogged Detective
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
-31%synergy
Boneyard Desecrator
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Merciless Harlequin
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Desmond Miles
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Midnight Assassin
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Marionette Master
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Sunset Saboteur
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Hullcarver
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Blood Hustler
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flitter
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Scurrilous Sentry
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Rathi Assassin
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Night Market Lookout
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Nightshade Stinger
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Reno and Rude
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Tragic Slip
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
38%synergy
Hero's Downfall
39%inclusion43 decks111 decks
32%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
-38%synergy
Infernal Grasp
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Consuming Corruption
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Price of Fame
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Soul Shatter
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Chain Assassination
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Cast Down
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Curtains' Call
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Heartless Act
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Cut Down
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Vendetta
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Terror
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Lethal Scheme
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Victim of Night
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Power Word Kill
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-14%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Overkill
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Fight On!
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Long Goodbye
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Breathe Your Last
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Reckless Spite
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Sudden Edict
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Feign Death
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Unfortunate Accident
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Armor of Shadows
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Costly Plunder
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Poison the Cup
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Ultimate Price
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Consumed by Greed
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Malicious Affliction
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Slaughter Pact
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Undying Malice
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Assassin's Blade
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Draugr
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Ghastly Demise
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Read the Bones
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Sign in Blood
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
19%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Fell
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Blood Money
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
-8%synergy
Gix's Command
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
-8%synergy
Mutilate
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Syphon Mind
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Predators' Hour
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Mire in Misery
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Walk the Plank
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Make an Example
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Profane Command
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Mourner's Surprise
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Back for Seconds
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Decree of Pain
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Corrupt
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Diresight
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Crippling Fear
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Restart Sequence
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Hex
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Villainous Wrath
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Prison Break
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Innocent Blood
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Bone Shards
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Grim Bounty
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Assassinate
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Extract a Confession
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Cateran Summons
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thieves' Tools
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
41%synergy
Viridian Longbow
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Vorpal Sword
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Quietus Spike
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Tithing Blade
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Mask of Memory
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Hidden Blade
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Arc Spitter
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Pathway Arrows
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Cranial Plating
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Phantom Blade
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Prowler's Helm
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-21%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-54%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-28%synergy
Enchantments
Rakish Crew
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Discreet Retreat
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Intimidation
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Greed
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
9%synergy
The Revelations of Ezio
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Connections
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Underhanded Designs
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-33%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Momentum Breaker
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
The Death of Gwen Stacy
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Nowhere to Run
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Larceny
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion61 decks111 decks
37%synergy
Access Tunnel
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
-13%synergy
Mortuary Mire
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Witch's Cottage
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
-22%synergy
Polluted Mire
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
4%synergy
War Room
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
69%inclusion77 decks111 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion56 decks111 decks
-12%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
39%inclusion43 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Heraldic Banner
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Bandit's Haul
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Bounty Board
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion110 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
42%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Escape Tunnel
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy