Mari, the Killing Quill (Commander) - Budget Treasure

Mari, the Killing Quill
Rank #1,321
22decks
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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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Hoard Robber
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
90%synergy
Zhentarim Bandit
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Royal Assassin
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Thieves' Tools
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Nekrataal
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Massacre Girl
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Ravenloft Adventurer
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Access Tunnel
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
65%synergy
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Morbid Opportunist
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Defile
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Changeling Outcast
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Go for the Throat
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Feed the Swarm
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Oona's Blackguard
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Back in Town
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
57%synergy
Audacious Thief
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Creatures
Vincent Valentine
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Hullcarver
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Big Game Hunter
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Termination Facilitator
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Marionette Master
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Interceptor, Shadow's Hound
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Blightwing Bandit
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Thieves' Guild Enforcer
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Frogtosser Banneret
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Silumgar Assassin
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Rooftop Assassin
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Undercity Scrounger
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Hooded Blightfang
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Nightshade Assassin
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Prickly Boggart
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Sanguine Spy
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Assassin Initiate
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Desmond Miles
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Stingblade Assassin
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Thorn of the Black Rose
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Stinkdrinker Bandit
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Charred Graverobber
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Dogged Detective
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Wasteland Raider
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Scurrilous Sentry
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Virtus the Veiled
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Guildsworn Prowler
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Grim Hireling
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Dark Impostor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Dredger
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Forsaken Miner
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Massacre Wurm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Stalactite Stalker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Glint-Sleeve Siphoner
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Midnight Assassin
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Silver Deputy
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Tragic Slip
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Deadly Dispute
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Murder
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Chain Assassination
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Withering Torment
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Doom Blade
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Hero's Downfall
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-34%synergy
Infernal Grasp
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Consuming Corruption
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Price of Fame
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Bitter Triumph
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Lethal Scheme
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Cast Down
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Curtains' Call
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Victim of Night
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Breathe Your Last
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Vraska's Fall
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Pile On
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Not Dead After All
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Slaughter Pact
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Force of Despair
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Malicious Affliction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Cut Down
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Thrilling Encore
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fanatical Offering
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Derision
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Poison the Cup
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Soul Shatter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Costly Plunder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Spite
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Murderous Cut
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Vona's Hunger
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Power Word Kill
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Feign Death
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Unfortunate Accident
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Blood Money
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Sign in Blood
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
9%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Mutilate
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Fell
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Predators' Hour
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Read the Bones
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Risky Shortcut
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Hellish Sideswipe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Unearth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Make an Example
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Walk the Plank
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Gix's Command
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Decree of Pain
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Contract Killing
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Nightmare Unmaking
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Damnable Pact
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Tempest
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mire in Misery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Crippling Fear
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Back for Seconds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lively Dirge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Mourner's Surprise
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Viridian Longbow
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Vorpal Sword
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Mask of Memory
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Quietus Spike
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Hidden Blade
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Tithing Blade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-46%synergy
Skeleton Key
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Phantom Blade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Cranial Plating
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Arc Spitter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Smoke Bomb
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Enchantments
Discreet Retreat
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Black Market
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Revel in Riches
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Rakish Crew
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
27%synergy
The Revelations of Ezio
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Intimidation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Underworld Connections
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Greed
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Call of the Ring
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Underhanded Designs
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Stab Wound
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Dead Weight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Nowhere to Run
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Bad Moon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis Reignited
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Mortuary Mire
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Witch's Cottage
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
16%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-27%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
The Dross Pits
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sandstorm Verge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Heraldic Banner
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Bandit's Haul
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Bounty Board
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Nyx Lotus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Myriad Landscape
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Escape Tunnel
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Headquarters
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy