Mari, the Killing Quill (Commander) - Control

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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Decorum Dissertation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Pox Plague
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Withering Curse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ominous Harvest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Changing Loyalty
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Grim Hireling
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
84%synergy
Changeling Outcast
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
80%synergy
Oona's Blackguard
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
73%synergy
Zhentarim Bandit
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Hoard Robber
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Revel in Riches
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Royal Assassin
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Defile
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Soul Shatter
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Jet Medallion
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Viridian Longbow
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Massacre Girl
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Nighthawk Scavenger
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Audacious Thief
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
48%synergy
Nekrataal
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Big Game Hunter
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Ravenloft Adventurer
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Marionette Master
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Hooded Blightfang
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Marsh Flitter
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Thieves' Guild Enforcer
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Desmond Miles
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Raven Eagle
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Virtus the Veiled
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Boggart Trawler
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Crypt Ghast
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Vein Ripper
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Assassin Initiate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Nightshade Assassin
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Dogged Detective
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-32%synergy
Termination Facilitator
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Blightwing Bandit
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Thorn of the Black Rose
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Forsaken Miner
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Accursed Marauder
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Undercity Scrounger
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mastermind Plum
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Frogtosser Banneret
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Massacre Wurm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Charred Graverobber
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Guul Draz Assassin
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Academy Manufactor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Silumgar Assassin
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Vincent Valentine
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Infernal Grasp
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Go for the Throat
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Dispute
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Tragic Slip
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Hagra Mauling
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Force of Despair
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Malice
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Curtains' Call
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Malicious Affliction
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Snuff Out
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Doom Blade
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Imp's Mischief
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Consuming Corruption
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
V.A.T.S.
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Cut Down
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Slaughter Pact
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Bitter Triumph
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Dismember
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sudden Edict
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Lethal Scheme
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Chain Assassination
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Vraska's Fall
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Price of Fame
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Szat's Will
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Measures
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Night's Whisper
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Exsanguinate
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Make an Example
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Blood Money
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Back in Town
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Read the Bones
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Shredder's Technique
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Unearth
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Profane Command
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Syphon Mind
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Abzan
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Mutilate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Gix's Command
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Shredder's Revenge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Splinter's Technique
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Restart Sequence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Lively Dirge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Corruption
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rush of Dread
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Finale of Eternity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Predators' Hour
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Innocent Blood
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Extract a Confession
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-32%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Decode Transmissions
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Risky Research
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Vorpal Sword
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Bontu's Monument
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Thieves' Tools
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Tithing Blade
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Pathway Arrows
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Thornbite Staff
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Cranial Plating
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Map
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Blade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Arc Spitter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Lost Jitte
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Spare Dagger
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Requiem Monolith
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-14%synergy
Radiant Lotus
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Junker
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Bitterblossom
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Black Market
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Discreet Retreat
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Call of the Ring
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
No Mercy
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Nowhere to Run
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Grave Pact
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Cover of Darkness
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Professor Onyx
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Cabal Coffers
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Access Tunnel
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
22%synergy
War Room
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Barren Moor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Secret Tunnel
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Vault
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
The Black Gate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Detection Tower
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Three Tree City
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mutavault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Heraldic Banner
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Escape Tunnel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy