Mari, the Killing Quill (Commander) - Upgraded

Mari, the Killing Quill
Rank #1,313
49decks
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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19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
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13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
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Hoard Robber
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
68%synergy
Grim Hireling
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
65%synergy
Massacre Girl
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Changeling Outcast
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
60%synergy
Viridian Longbow
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Royal Assassin
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Zhentarim Bandit
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
56%synergy
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78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
56%synergy
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55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
55%synergy
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Jet Medallion
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Soul Shatter
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Feed the Swarm
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Bitterblossom
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Defile
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Black Market Connections
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Audacious Thief
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
50%synergy
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Opposition Agent
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Demonic Tutor
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Oona's Blackguard
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Big Game Hunter
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Ravenloft Adventurer
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Hooded Blightfang
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Thieves' Guild Enforcer
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Assassin Initiate
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Virtus the Veiled
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Vein Ripper
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Frogtosser Banneret
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Thorn of the Black Rose
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Massacre Wurm
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Nightshade Assassin
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Crypt Ghast
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-26%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Forsaken Miner
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Dogged Detective
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Spy
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Desmond Miles
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-33%synergy
Marionette Master
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flitter
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Silumgar Assassin
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Prickly Boggart
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Guul Draz Assassin
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland Raider
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Kiku, Night's Flower
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Silent Assassin
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Rathi Assassin
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Termination Facilitator
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Charred Graverobber
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Body Launderer
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Stinkdrinker Bandit
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Vincent Valentine
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Go for the Throat
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Tragic Slip
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Force of Despair
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Dispute
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Snuff Out
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Infernal Grasp
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Malicious Affliction
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Malice
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Doom Blade
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Curtains' Call
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Cut Down
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Consuming Corruption
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Lethal Scheme
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Hagra Mauling
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Downfall
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Fatal Push
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Dismember
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Murder
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Price of Fame
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Slaughter Pact
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Cast Down
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Village Rites
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Vendetta
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Chain Assassination
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
V.A.T.S.
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Pile On
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Undying Malice
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Victim of Night
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Sign in Blood
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Make an Example
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Back in Town
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Blood Money
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Read the Bones
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Unearth
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Mire in Misery
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-22%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Mutilate
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Decree of Pain
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Cateran Summons
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Eternity
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Bubbling Muck
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Gix's Command
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Extract a Confession
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Profane Command
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Dominance
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Tegwyll's Scouring
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Back for Seconds
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Hex
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Vorpal Sword
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Thieves' Tools
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Bontu's Monument
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Sword of the Animist
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Thornbite Staff
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Junker
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Tithing Blade
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Pathway Arrows
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Mask of Memory
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Requiem Monolith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Quietus Spike
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Revel in Riches
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Black Market
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Discreet Retreat
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Cover of Darkness
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Call of the Ring
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Greed
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Court of Locthwain
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Intimidation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Nowhere to Run
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Larceny
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Access Tunnel
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Witch's Cottage
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
8%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
The Black Gate
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Treasure Vault
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Mutavault
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Barren Moor
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Barad-dûr
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Caged Sun
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Heraldic Banner
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Bandit's Haul
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Demolition Field
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy