Mari, the Killing Quill (Commander) - Core Control

Mari, the Killing Quill
Rank #1,526
6decks
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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Moxfield
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Ominous Harvest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Grim Hireling
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
96%synergy
Changeling Outcast
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
95%synergy
Viridian Longbow
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
83%synergy
Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
83%synergy
Oona's Blackguard
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
83%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Vona's Hunger
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
74%synergy
Soul Shatter
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Sheoldred's Edict
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
68%synergy
Defile
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Dark Ritual
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
71%synergy
Jet Medallion
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Bitterblossom
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
70%synergy
Withering Torment
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Go for the Throat
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Deadly Dispute
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Big Game Hunter
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Forsaken Miner
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Massacre Girl
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Desmond Miles
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Zhentarim Bandit
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Frogtosser Banneret
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Royal Assassin
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Vincent Valentine
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Reno and Rude
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Raven Eagle
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Popular Egotist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Ravenloft Adventurer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Hooded Blightfang
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Mastermind Plum
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Termination Facilitator
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Audacious Thief
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Virtus the Veiled
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Crypt Ghast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Guul Draz Assassin
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Nekrataal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Accursed Marauder
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Vein Ripper
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
June, Bounty Hunter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Merciless Harlequin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Gas Guzzler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Unscrupulous Contractor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flitter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Silent Assassin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Murderous Rider
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Flare of Malice
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Infernal Grasp
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Hagra Mauling
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Force of Despair
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Malicious Affliction
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Doom Blade
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Tragic Slip
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Suspended Sentence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Cycle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Desperate Measures
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cut Down
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Snuff Out
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Consuming Corruption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Slaughter Pact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Lethal Scheme
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Curtains' Call
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
V.A.T.S.
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Victim of Night
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Sign in Blood
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Make an Example
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Exsanguinate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
25%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Shredder's Technique
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Read the Bones
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Profane Command
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Back in Town
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Decode Transmissions
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Risky Research
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Splinter's Technique
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Shredder's Revenge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Will of the Abzan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Diresight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Strongarm Tactics
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mind Shatter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Finale of Eternity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Battle at the Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Predators' Hour
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Unearth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Vicious Rumors
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Go Blank
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mind Twist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Claim the Precious
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Decree of Pain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Call of the Death-Dweller
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Syphon Mind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Pelakka Predation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dark Deal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Mire in Misery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Arterial Flow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vorpal Sword
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Bontu's Monument
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thieves' Tools
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Tithing Blade
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Adrestia
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Immortal Sun
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Lothlórien Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Plate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Pathway Arrows
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Memory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Spare Dagger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Revel in Riches
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Nowhere to Run
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Into the Pit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Waste Not
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Discreet Retreat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mind Slash
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Call of the Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Painful Quandary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Oubliette
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Raiders' Wake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Oppression
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Illicit Masquerade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Rogue's Passage
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Access Tunnel
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
War Room
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Cabal Coffers
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Secret Tunnel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Witch's Cottage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Detection Tower
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
The Gold Saucer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Barren Moor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Black Gate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mutavault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Blighted Fen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Sandstorm Verge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-28%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Heraldic Banner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Nyx Lotus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Hagra Mauling
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Escape Tunnel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Pelakka Predation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy