Mari, the Killing Quill (Commander) - Mercenaries

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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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Rathi Assassin
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
91%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
89%synergy
Strongarm Thug
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87%synergy
Rathi Fiend
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87%synergy
Cateran Enforcer
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
87%synergy
Cateran Slaver
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
87%synergy
Rathi Intimidator
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
87%synergy
Dauthi Mercenary
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
87%synergy
Cateran Brute
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
83%synergy
Cateran Kidnappers
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
83%synergy
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Cateran Overlord
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
83%synergy
Cateran Summons
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Charred Graverobber
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
73%synergy
Misshapen Fiend
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Cateran Persuader
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Feed the Swarm
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Back in Town
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
66%synergy
Silent Assassin
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Alley Grifters
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Changeling Outcast
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Field of the Dead
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Driver
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Bog Smugglers
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Rampart Crawler
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Death Charmer
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Wasteland Raider
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
49%synergy
Primeval Shambler
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Bog Glider
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Graveshifter
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Royal Assassin
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Highway Robber
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Hooded Blightfang
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Silver Deputy
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Boneyard Desecrator
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Ravenloft Adventurer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Spineless Thug
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Overzealous Muscle
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
27%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Grim Hireling
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Metallic Mimic
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Burnished Hart
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Crypt Ghast
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Nekrataal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Universal Automaton
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-30%synergy
Massacre Girl
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Big Game Hunter
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Mercenary Knight
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Forsaken Miner
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Reno and Rude
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Prowler
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Skulking Fugitive
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Agent of Shauku
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Ascendant Evincar
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Gastal Raider
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Barkform Harvester
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Accursed Marauder
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Hoard Robber
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Avatar of Woe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Audacious Thief
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Sheoldred
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Skeletal Changeling
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Defile
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Go for the Throat
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Soul Shatter
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Force of Despair
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Doom Blade
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Tragic Slip
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Murder
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Vona's Hunger
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Slaughter Pact
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Malice
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Hero's Downfall
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Malicious Affliction
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Reckless Spite
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Lethal Scheme
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Power Word Kill
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Snuff Out
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Price of Fame
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Hero's Demise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Scarab Feast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Curtains' Call
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Darkness
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Chain Assassination
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Consuming Corruption
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Unfortunate Accident
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mutilate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Bubbling Muck
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Crippling Fear
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Come Back Wrong
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Hellish Sideswipe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Fell
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Blood Money
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Walk the Plank
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Plague Wind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Persist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Bone Shards
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ambition's Cost
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Corrupt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Eternity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Make an Example
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bontu's Monument
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Viridian Longbow
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Heartstone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Jet Medallion
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-34%synergy
Herald's Horn
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Sword of the Animist
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Incubator
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Door of Destinies
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Explorer's Scope
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Pathway Arrows
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Banner of Kinship
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Nightmare Lash
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Vorpal Sword
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Thieves' Tools
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lashwrithe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Mask of Memory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Adrestia
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Discreet Retreat
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
40%synergy
Intimidation
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Rakish Crew
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Revel in Riches
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Underworld Connections
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Bad Moon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Black Market
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Cover of Darkness
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Larceny
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Designs
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Conspiracy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
No Mercy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
The Revelations of Ezio
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Witch's Cottage
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Cabal Coffers
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
5%synergy
War Room
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Barren Moor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Access Tunnel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Vesuva
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mutavault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Barad-dûr
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Urborg
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Archway
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Heraldic Banner
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Bounty Board
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Command Tower
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Headquarters
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy