Mari, the Killing Quill (Commander) - Upgraded

Mari, the Killing Quill
Rank #1,319
48decks
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
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Raven Eagle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hoard Robber
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
68%synergy
Massacre Girl
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
65%synergy
Grim Hireling
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Viridian Longbow
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
60%synergy
Royal Assassin
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
60%synergy
Changeling Outcast
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
59%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Zhentarim Bandit
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Nekrataal
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
54%synergy
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Jet Medallion
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Soul Shatter
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Feed the Swarm
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Bitterblossom
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Defile
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Black Market Connections
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Audacious Thief
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Necropotence
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Oona's Blackguard
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Big Game Hunter
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Ravenloft Adventurer
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Thieves' Guild Enforcer
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Hooded Blightfang
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Assassin Initiate
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Virtus the Veiled
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Vein Ripper
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Frogtosser Banneret
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Thorn of the Black Rose
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Massacre Wurm
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Nightshade Assassin
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Crypt Ghast
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-25%synergy
Forsaken Miner
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Spy
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Marionette Master
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Dogged Detective
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-33%synergy
Silumgar Assassin
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flitter
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Prickly Boggart
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Desmond Miles
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Guul Draz Assassin
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Kiku, Night's Flower
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland Raider
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Charred Graverobber
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Rathi Assassin
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Termination Facilitator
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Body Launderer
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Stinkdrinker Bandit
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Vincent Valentine
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Go for the Throat
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Tragic Slip
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Dispute
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Force of Despair
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Infernal Grasp
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Snuff Out
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Malicious Affliction
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Withering Torment
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Malice
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Curtains' Call
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Doom Blade
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Cut Down
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Consuming Corruption
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Lethal Scheme
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Downfall
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Fatal Push
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Murder
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Feign Death
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Price of Fame
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Cast Down
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Slaughter Pact
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Bitter Triumph
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Chain Assassination
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Village Rites
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Vendetta
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
V.A.T.S.
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Victim of Night
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Pile On
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Undying Malice
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Sign in Blood
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
15%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Make an Example
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Back in Town
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Blood Money
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Read the Bones
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Will of the Abzan
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Mire in Misery
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-22%synergy
Mutilate
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Cateran Summons
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Decree of Pain
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Gix's Command
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Extract a Confession
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Eternity
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Bubbling Muck
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Tegwyll's Scouring
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Back for Seconds
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Hex
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Profane Command
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Syphon Mind
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Dominance
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Vorpal Sword
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Thieves' Tools
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Bontu's Monument
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Whip of Erebos
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Thornbite Staff
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Junker
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Pathway Arrows
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Memory
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Tithing Blade
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Requiem Monolith
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Quietus Spike
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Revel in Riches
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Black Market
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Discreet Retreat
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
25%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Cover of Darkness
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
No Mercy
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Call of the Ring
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Court of Locthwain
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Intimidation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Larceny
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Greed
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Nowhere to Run
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Access Tunnel
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
0%synergy
The Black Gate
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Barren Moor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Vault
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Mutavault
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Barad-dûr
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion41 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Heraldic Banner
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Caged Sun
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Bandit's Haul
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy