Mari, the Killing Quill (Commander) - Assassins

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Royal Assassin
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
89%synergy
Massacre Girl
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Changeling Outcast
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Nekrataal
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Rogue's Passage
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Big Game Hunter
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Assassin Initiate
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Ravenloft Adventurer
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Grim Hireling
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Morbid Opportunist
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Defile
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Tragic Slip
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Go for the Throat
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Feed the Swarm
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Revel in Riches
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Hoard Robber
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Dark Ritual
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Audacious Thief
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Hooded Blightfang
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Termination Facilitator
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Nightshade Assassin
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Zhentarim Bandit
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Kiku, Night's Flower
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Silent Assassin
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Oona's Blackguard
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Silumgar Assassin
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Thorn of the Black Rose
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Rathi Assassin
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Virtus the Veiled
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Scarblade Elite
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Midnight Assassin
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
King's Assassin
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Guul Draz Assassin
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Desmond Miles
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Vincent Valentine
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Hired Poisoner
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Guildsworn Prowler
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Thieves' Guild Enforcer
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Frogtosser Banneret
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Dark Impostor
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Prickly Boggart
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Undercity Scrounger
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Stronghold Assassin
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Marionette Master
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Stinkdrinker Bandit
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Suq'Ata Assassin
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Thrill-Kill Assassin
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Wasteland Raider
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Interceptor, Shadow's Hound
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Hullcarver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tsabo's Assassin
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Stingblade Assassin
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Cruel Sadist
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Soul Shatter
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Vona's Hunger
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Deadly Dispute
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Force of Despair
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Malicious Affliction
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Murder
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Doom Blade
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Hero's Downfall
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Consuming Corruption
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Hero's Demise
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Assassin's Blade
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Lethal Scheme
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Cast Down
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Chain Assassination
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Vraska's Fall
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Pile On
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Price of Fame
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Murderous Cut
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Victim of Night
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Breathe Your Last
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Power Word Kill
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Feign Death
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Long Goodbye
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Cut Down
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
Poison the Cup
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Slaughter Pact
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Undying Malice
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Waste Management
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Back in Town
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Sign in Blood
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
0%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Night's Whisper
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mutilate
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Blood Money
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Make an Example
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Fell
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Crippling Fear
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Will of the Abzan
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Decree of Pain
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-25%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Unearth
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Hex
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Gix's Command
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Plague Wind
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Bubbling Muck
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Predators' Hour
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Walk the Plank
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Cateran Summons
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Invoke Despair
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Dread
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Risky Shortcut
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Hellish Sideswipe
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Extract a Confession
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Rankle's Prank
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Profane Command
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Emergency Weld
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Corrupt
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Raise Dead
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Kiku's Shadow
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Assassinate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Drown in Ichor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Back for Seconds
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Viridian Longbow
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Vorpal Sword
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Thieves' Tools
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Quietus Spike
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Hidden Blade
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Thornbite Staff
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Pathway Arrows
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Sword of the Animist
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
The Masamune
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Smoke Bomb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Tithing Blade
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Junker
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Cranial Plating
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Heartstone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
19%synergy
No Mercy
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Bitterblossom
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Discreet Retreat
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Intimidation
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Cover of Darkness
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-24%synergy
Underworld Connections
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Rakish Crew
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
The Revelations of Ezio
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Greed
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Exquisite Blood
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Shadows of the Past
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Attrition
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Wound Reflection
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Larceny
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Bad Moon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Access Tunnel
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Cabal Coffers
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Mortuary Mire
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Ghost Quarter
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
0%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Detection Tower
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Mutavault
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Everglades
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Heraldic Banner
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Replicating Ring
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Escape Tunnel
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy