Mari, the Killing Quill (Commander) - Control

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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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Risky Research
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Grim Hireling
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Hoard Robber
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Changeling Outcast
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Zhentarim Bandit
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
77%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Oona's Blackguard
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Viridian Longbow
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Revel in Riches
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
65%synergy
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Feed the Swarm
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Defile
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Soul Shatter
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Royal Assassin
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Withering Torment
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
30%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Night's Whisper
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Vona's Hunger
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Creatures
Nighthawk Scavenger
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Audacious Thief
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Nekrataal
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Massacre Girl
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Big Game Hunter
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
45%synergy
Ravenloft Adventurer
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Hooded Blightfang
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Nightshade Assassin
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Marionette Master
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Desmond Miles
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Marsh Flitter
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Assassin Initiate
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Vein Ripper
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Virtus the Veiled
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Thieves' Guild Enforcer
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Crypt Ghast
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-22%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-30%synergy
Blightwing Bandit
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Frogtosser Banneret
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Dogged Detective
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Silumgar Assassin
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Scrounger
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Massacre Wurm
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Thorn of the Black Rose
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Charred Graverobber
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Forsaken Miner
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mastermind Plum
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Stalactite Stalker
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Termination Facilitator
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Stinkdrinker Bandit
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Glint-Sleeve Siphoner
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Dredger
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Go for the Throat
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Dispute
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Tragic Slip
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Force of Despair
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Malicious Affliction
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Hagra Mauling
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Doom Blade
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Curtains' Call
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Flare of Malice
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Snuff Out
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Dismember
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Consuming Corruption
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Cut Down
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
V.A.T.S.
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Slaughter Pact
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Heartless Act
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Sudden Edict
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Lethal Scheme
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Chain Assassination
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Measures
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Vraska's Fall
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Price of Fame
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Blood Pact
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Szat's Will
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Suspended Sentence
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Cycle
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Make an Example
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Sign in Blood
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Blood Money
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Back in Town
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Mutilate
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Will of the Abzan
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Unearth
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Profane Command
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Gix's Command
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Syphon Mind
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Mire in Misery
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Decode Transmissions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Restart Sequence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Extract a Confession
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Finale of Eternity
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Predators' Hour
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Walk the Plank
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-30%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Vorpal Sword
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Bontu's Monument
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Thieves' Tools
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Quietus Spike
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Arc Spitter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Pathway Arrows
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Thornbite Staff
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Blade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lost Jitte
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Tithing Blade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Cranial Plating
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Expedition Map
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Memory
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Spare Dagger
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Junker
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Bitterblossom
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Black Market
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Call of the Ring
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Discreet Retreat
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Cover of Darkness
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Nowhere to Run
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Grave Pact
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Into the Pit
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Vraska, Scheming Gorgon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Professor Onyx
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Access Tunnel
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Cottage
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Coffers
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
War Room
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Mortuary Mire
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Barren Moor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Vault
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Castle Locthwain
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
The Black Gate
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Detection Tower
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Mutavault
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Heraldic Banner
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Bandit's Haul
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Séance Board
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Hagra Mauling
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy