Mari, the Killing Quill (Commander) - Core

Mari, the Killing Quill
Rank #1,359
200decks
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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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17%synergy
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6%synergy
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78%synergy
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73%synergy
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73%synergy
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68%synergy
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65%synergy
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65%synergy
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64%synergy
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62%synergy
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60%synergy
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59%synergy
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71%inclusion141 decks200 decks
19%synergy
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69%inclusion137 decks200 decks
56%synergy
Defile
67%inclusion133 decks200 decks
29%synergy
Massacre Girl
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56%synergy
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63%inclusion126 decks200 decks
58%synergy
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62%inclusion124 decks200 decks
59%synergy
Soul Shatter
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48%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
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56%synergy
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31%synergy
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21%synergy
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48%synergy
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46%synergy
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47%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
43%inclusion53 decks122 decks
38%synergy
Frogtosser Banneret
43%inclusion85 decks200 decks
42%synergy
Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake
41%inclusion76 decks184 decks
41%synergy
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41%inclusion82 decks200 decks
37%synergy
Marionette Master
40%inclusion80 decks200 decks
37%synergy
Nightshade Assassin
40%inclusion79 decks200 decks
39%synergy
Thieves' Guild Enforcer
39%inclusion78 decks200 decks
38%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Assassin Initiate
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34%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
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25%synergy
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31%synergy
Silumgar Assassin
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34%synergy
Thorn of the Black Rose
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31%synergy
Vincent Valentine
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24%synergy
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29%synergy
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28%synergy
Prickly Boggart
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26%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
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25%synergy
Virtus the Veiled
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26%synergy
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25%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
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23%synergy
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21%synergy
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24%synergy
Desmond Miles
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23%synergy
Sanguine Spy
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23%synergy
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23%synergy
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-29%synergy
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22%synergy
Undercity Scrounger
21%inclusion42 decks200 decks
20%synergy
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21%inclusion42 decks200 decks
21%synergy
Dogged Detective
20%inclusion39 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Forsaken Miner
19%inclusion33 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Crypt Ghast
19%inclusion38 decks200 decks
-29%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
19%inclusion37 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Guildsworn Prowler
19%inclusion37 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Nightshade Stinger
18%inclusion36 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
18%inclusion33 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
17%inclusion29 decks170 decks
16%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
17%inclusion34 decks200 decks
7%synergy
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17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Stingblade Assassin
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Kiku, Night's Flower
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
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1%synergy
Vein Ripper
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11%synergy
Body Launderer
16%inclusion32 decks200 decks
15%synergy
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16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
-8%synergy
Massacre Wurm
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
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Tragic Slip
51%inclusion102 decks200 decks
30%synergy
Vona's Hunger
49%inclusion97 decks200 decks
44%synergy
Dark Ritual
47%inclusion93 decks200 decks
-20%synergy
Withering Torment
45%inclusion54 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
45%inclusion89 decks200 decks
30%synergy
Infernal Grasp
45%inclusion89 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Dispute
41%inclusion81 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Force of Despair
34%inclusion68 decks200 decks
26%synergy
Doom Blade
30%inclusion59 decks200 decks
22%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
29%inclusion50 decks170 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion44 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Malicious Affliction
24%inclusion47 decks200 decks
21%synergy
Murder
24%inclusion47 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion46 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Consuming Corruption
23%inclusion34 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
23%inclusion45 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Curtains' Call
23%inclusion45 decks200 decks
21%synergy
Flare of Malice
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7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
20%inclusion40 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Downfall
19%inclusion37 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
19%inclusion37 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
19%inclusion37 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
16%inclusion32 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Cut Down
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
-10%synergy
Lethal Scheme
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Overkill
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Cast Down
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10%synergy
Heartless Act
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Price of Fame
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9%synergy
Chain Assassination
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10%synergy
V.A.T.S.
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8%synergy
Slaughter Pact
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6%synergy
Feign Death
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0%synergy
Victim of Night
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6%synergy
Vendetta
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6%synergy
Not Dead After All
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-5%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
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4%synergy
Village Rites
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-18%synergy
Power Word Kill
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4%synergy
Poison the Cup
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5%synergy
Fatal Push
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Pile On
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Undying Malice
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-5%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
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14%synergy
Back in Town
46%inclusion78 decks170 decks
46%synergy
Exsanguinate
40%inclusion80 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
36%inclusion72 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
33%inclusion66 decks200 decks
15%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
33%inclusion65 decks200 decks
28%synergy
Make an Example
31%inclusion61 decks200 decks
29%synergy
Mutilate
27%inclusion53 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Blood Money
26%inclusion52 decks200 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
-21%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Will of the Abzan
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Mire in Misery
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Gix's Command
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
-14%synergy
Profane Command
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
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9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
-4%synergy
Predators' Hour
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7%synergy
Decree of Pain
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2%synergy
Reanimate
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-31%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
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0%synergy
Walk the Plank
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Bubbling Muck
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
-9%synergy
Restart Sequence
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Syphon Mind
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
-7%synergy
Crippling Fear
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Fell
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2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-9%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Viridian Longbow
53%inclusion105 decks200 decks
52%synergy
Thieves' Tools
41%inclusion81 decks200 decks
39%synergy
Jet Medallion
41%inclusion81 decks200 decks
-20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion75 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
36%inclusion71 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Vorpal Sword
33%inclusion65 decks200 decks
29%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
29%inclusion58 decks200 decks
23%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Tithing Blade
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Quietus Spike
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Cranial Plating
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Pathway Arrows
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Arc Spitter
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Blade
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Mask of Memory
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market
43%inclusion86 decks200 decks
22%synergy
Revel in Riches
43%inclusion86 decks200 decks
38%synergy
Bitterblossom
40%inclusion79 decks200 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
34%inclusion68 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
27%inclusion54 decks200 decks
-13%synergy
Discreet Retreat
22%inclusion37 decks170 decks
22%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
18%inclusion35 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Intimidation
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Nowhere to Run
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Rakish Crew
11%inclusion19 decks171 decks
11%synergy
No Mercy
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Cover of Darkness
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
-10%synergy
Greed
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Underhanded Designs
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
7%synergy
The Revelations of Ezio
7.0%inclusion10 decks143 decks
7%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Call of the Ring
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Bad Moon
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
2%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
-12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
-5%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
71%inclusion142 decks200 decks
52%synergy
Bojuka Bog
53%inclusion106 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Access Tunnel
50%inclusion100 decks200 decks
47%synergy
Witch's Cottage
40%inclusion79 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion58 decks200 decks
-26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion55 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
28%inclusion55 decks200 decks
-8%synergy
War Room
27%inclusion53 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
25%inclusion50 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
20%inclusion40 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
-24%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
-17%synergy
Detection Tower
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
12%synergy
The Black Gate
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
-9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Mire
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion161 decks200 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion126 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
32%inclusion64 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion60 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion47 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Heraldic Banner
19%inclusion37 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Caged Sun
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
-5%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion194 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
47%inclusion94 decks200 decks
46%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion63 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion44 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion46 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
20%inclusion40 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion35 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Escape Tunnel
7.6%inclusion15 decks197 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
-3%synergy