Mari, the Killing Quill (Commander) - Upgraded

Mari, the Killing Quill
Rank #1,350
50decks
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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Bitterbloom Bearer
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Raven Eagle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Secret Tunnel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
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Hoard Robber
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
67%synergy
Massacre Girl
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
66%synergy
Grim Hireling
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
63%synergy
Changeling Outcast
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
61%synergy
Royal Assassin
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
59%synergy
Viridian Longbow
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
58%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Zhentarim Bandit
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
55%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
55%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
52%synergy
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Jet Medallion
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Soul Shatter
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
50%synergy
Dark Ritual
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Defile
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Bitterblossom
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Black Market Connections
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Nekrataal
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Audacious Thief
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Demonic Tutor
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Nighthawk Scavenger
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Oona's Blackguard
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Big Game Hunter
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Ravenloft Adventurer
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Hooded Blightfang
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Thieves' Guild Enforcer
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Assassin Initiate
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Virtus the Veiled
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Vein Ripper
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Massacre Wurm
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Frogtosser Banneret
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Thorn of the Black Rose
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Nightshade Assassin
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Crypt Ghast
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-26%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Forsaken Miner
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-34%synergy
Marionette Master
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Sanguine Spy
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Dogged Detective
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Prickly Boggart
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Desmond Miles
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flitter
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Guul Draz Assassin
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Silumgar Assassin
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Kiku, Night's Flower
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Accursed Marauder
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland Raider
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Vincent Valentine
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Rathi Assassin
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Termination Facilitator
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Stinkdrinker Bandit
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Body Launderer
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Charred Graverobber
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Go for the Throat
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Tragic Slip
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Force of Despair
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Dispute
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Snuff Out
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Malicious Affliction
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Withering Torment
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Malice
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Doom Blade
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Curtains' Call
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Cut Down
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Consuming Corruption
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Lethal Scheme
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Fatal Push
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Murder
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Dismember
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Price of Fame
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Slaughter Pact
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Cast Down
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Vendetta
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Chain Assassination
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Village Rites
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-16%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
V.A.T.S.
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Victim of Night
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Pile On
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Sudden Edict
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Undying Malice
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Exsanguinate
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Make an Example
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
32%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Blood Money
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Back in Town
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Read the Bones
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Unearth
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Mire in Misery
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Mutilate
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-23%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Decree of Pain
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-16%synergy
Bubbling Muck
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Cateran Summons
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Extract a Confession
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Eternity
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Gix's Command
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Tegwyll's Scouring
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Profane Command
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Dominance
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Back for Seconds
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Dark Petition
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Hex
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Vorpal Sword
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Thieves' Tools
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Bontu's Monument
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Whip of Erebos
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Thornbite Staff
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Junker
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Memory
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Tithing Blade
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Pathway Arrows
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Quietus Spike
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Requiem Monolith
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Shadowspear
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Revel in Riches
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Black Market
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Discreet Retreat
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
26%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Cover of Darkness
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Call of the Ring
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Intimidation
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Nowhere to Run
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Court of Locthwain
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Larceny
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Access Tunnel
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Witch's Cottage
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
6%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
The Black Gate
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Barren Moor
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Mutavault
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Vault
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Barad-dûr
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Caged Sun
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Heraldic Banner
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Bandit's Haul
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy