Mari, the Killing Quill (Commander) - Upgraded

Mari, the Killing Quill
Rank #1,257
50decks
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
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Risky Research
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Grim Hireling
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
67%synergy
Hoard Robber
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
65%synergy
Massacre Girl
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
62%synergy
Changeling Outcast
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
59%synergy
Viridian Longbow
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
58%synergy
Royal Assassin
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
57%synergy
Soul Shatter
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Zhentarim Bandit
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
55%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
55%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Jet Medallion
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Bitterblossom
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Nekrataal
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
53%synergy
Defile
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
50%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Black Market Connections
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Vona's Hunger
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Opposition Agent
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Necropotence
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Oona's Blackguard
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Audacious Thief
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Big Game Hunter
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Ravenloft Adventurer
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Thieves' Guild Enforcer
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Hooded Blightfang
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Assassin Initiate
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Vein Ripper
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Virtus the Veiled
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Frogtosser Banneret
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Thorn of the Black Rose
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Nightshade Assassin
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Crypt Ghast
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-24%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Forsaken Miner
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Dogged Detective
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Spy
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Massacre Wurm
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-32%synergy
Marionette Master
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Desmond Miles
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Wasteland Raider
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Kiku, Night's Flower
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Prickly Boggart
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flitter
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Guul Draz Assassin
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Silent Assassin
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Rathi Assassin
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Vincent Valentine
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Reno and Rude
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Termination Facilitator
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Silumgar Assassin
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Rathi Intimidator
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Stinkdrinker Bandit
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Sheoldred's Edict
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Go for the Throat
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Tragic Slip
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Force of Despair
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Snuff Out
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Dispute
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Malicious Affliction
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Withering Torment
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Malice
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Cut Down
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Curtains' Call
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Doom Blade
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Hagra Mauling
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Lethal Scheme
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Consuming Corruption
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Hero's Downfall
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Fatal Push
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Murder
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Cast Down
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Price of Fame
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Slaughter Pact
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Dismember
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Chain Assassination
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Vendetta
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-16%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
V.A.T.S.
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Pile On
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Price
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Undying Malice
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Victim of Night
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Sign in Blood
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinate
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Make an Example
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Back in Town
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
32%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Blood Money
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Read the Bones
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Unearth
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Mire in Misery
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-22%synergy
Mutilate
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Pain
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Cateran Summons
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Extract a Confession
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Gix's Command
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Eternity
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Living Death
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Bubbling Muck
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Fell
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Tegwyll's Scouring
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Syphon Mind
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Back for Seconds
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Vorpal Sword
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Bontu's Monument
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Thieves' Tools
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Sword of the Animist
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Thornbite Staff
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Plate
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Requiem Monolith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Junker
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Tithing Blade
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Pathway Arrows
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Quietus Spike
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Memory
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Revel in Riches
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Black Market
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Discreet Retreat
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Cover of Darkness
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Call of the Ring
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Intimidation
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Greed
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Nowhere to Run
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Rakish Crew
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Court of Locthwain
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Access Tunnel
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
8%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
The Black Gate
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Barren Moor
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Vault
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Mutavault
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Barad-dûr
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Heraldic Banner
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Bandit's Haul
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Caged Sun
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Blackbloom Rogue
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy