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Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor
Price tag $0.21

Legendary Creature — Zombie Mutant Advisor

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Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Zombies 65% +1/+1 Counters 17% Aristocrats 3% Tokens 2% Reanimator 2% Anthems 1% Commander Matters 1% Counters Matter 1% Midrange 1% Voltron 1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2515 Current Rank
#3264 Last Week
#2101 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor decks.

Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+10% Synergy $0.53
Splinter, the Mentor Splinter, the Mentor
+6% Synergy $44.99
Super Shredder Super Shredder
+3% Synergy $60.00
Azula Always Lies Azula Always Lies
+2% Synergy $0.07

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor's abilities and overall game plan.

Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+75% Synergy $0.72
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+70% Synergy $3.54
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+68% Synergy $0.28
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+66% Synergy $4.50
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+66% Synergy $1.25
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+65% Synergy $0.52
Feral Ghoul Feral Ghoul
+65% Synergy $0.23
Death Baron Death Baron
+63% Synergy $3.60
Undead Augur Undead Augur
+62% Synergy $0.25
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+61% Synergy $0.70

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor decks.

Unexpected Fangs Unexpected Fangs
+61% Synergy $0.15
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+56% Synergy $1.70
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+56% Synergy $2.25
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
+56% Synergy $0.79
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+55% Synergy $0.44
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+53% Synergy $0.82
Lord of the Undead Lord of the Undead
+51% Synergy $9.63
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+47% Synergy $0.88
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+14% Synergy $1.72
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-6% Synergy $9.86

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+8% Synergy $33.91
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $89.88
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-12% Synergy $57.97
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-15% Synergy $48.58
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-20% Synergy $12.34

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+50% Synergy $15.51
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+50% Synergy $0.42
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+44% Synergy $0.96
Zombie Master Zombie Master
+41% Synergy $2.10
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+39% Synergy $0.26
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+38% Synergy $2.02
Noxious Ghoul Noxious Ghoul
+37% Synergy $5.35
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+36% Synergy $10.52
Relentless Dead Relentless Dead
+34% Synergy $8.21
Screeching Scorchbeast Screeching Scorchbeast
+34% Synergy $0.23
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+32% Synergy $0.36
Lost Monarch of Ifnir Lost Monarch of Ifnir
+32% Synergy $1.66
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+28% Synergy $2.36
Plague Belcher Plague Belcher
+28% Synergy $0.41
Duskfang Mentor Duskfang Mentor
+28% Synergy $0.06
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+26% Synergy $1.41
Shepherd of Rot Shepherd of Rot
+25% Synergy $5.09
Noosegraf Mob Noosegraf Mob
+25% Synergy $0.34
Scavenged Brawler Scavenged Brawler
+24% Synergy $4.47
Archghoul of Thraben Archghoul of Thraben
+22% Synergy $0.12
Josu Vess, Lich Knight Josu Vess, Lich Knight
+22% Synergy $0.22
Unbreathing Horde Unbreathing Horde
+22% Synergy $0.32
Infesting Radroach Infesting Radroach
+21% Synergy $0.11
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+18% Synergy $4.83
Daring Fiendbonder Daring Fiendbonder
+18% Synergy $0.89
Vengeful Dead Vengeful Dead
+17% Synergy $0.40
Gravespawn Sovereign Gravespawn Sovereign
+17% Synergy $0.31
Tainted Adversary Tainted Adversary
+17% Synergy $1.35
Bloatfly Swarm Bloatfly Swarm
+16% Synergy $0.09
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+14% Synergy $3.14
Corpse Harvester Corpse Harvester
+14% Synergy $2.82
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+13% Synergy $0.30
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
+13% Synergy $4.34
Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake
+12% Synergy $0.08
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+11% Synergy $1.44
Liliana's Reaver Liliana's Reaver
+11% Synergy $0.34
Graveborn Muse Graveborn Muse
+11% Synergy $8.66
Necropolis Regent Necropolis Regent
+11% Synergy $0.54
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+9% Synergy $0.20
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+9% Synergy $2.72
Liliana's Standard Bearer Liliana's Standard Bearer
+9% Synergy $0.23
Butcher Ghoul Butcher Ghoul
+9% Synergy $0.12
Geralf's Messenger Geralf's Messenger
+8% Synergy $0.96
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+7% Synergy $6.10
Grim Servant Grim Servant
+5% Synergy $0.13
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+4% Synergy $0.22
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+4% Synergy $12.91
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+4% Synergy $16.05
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-8% Synergy $4.92
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-12% Synergy $15.04

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor safe.

Blood Curdle Blood Curdle
+40% Synergy $0.05
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+37% Synergy $0.40
Maximum Overdrive Maximum Overdrive
+27% Synergy $0.05
Professor's Warning Professor's Warning
+26% Synergy $0.10
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+15% Synergy $0.15
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+10% Synergy $0.44
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+10% Synergy $0.20
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+9% Synergy $0.79
Feign Death Feign Death
+6% Synergy $0.73
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+6% Synergy $0.12
Village Rites Village Rites
+5% Synergy $0.22
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+5% Synergy $0.53
Nasty End Nasty End
+4% Synergy $0.07
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.24
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
0% Synergy $0.24
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
0% Synergy $4.70
Murder Murder
-1% Synergy $0.07
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.18
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-2% Synergy $0.47
Doom Blade Doom Blade
-3% Synergy $0.21
Defile Defile
-4% Synergy $0.91
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-7% Synergy $18.26
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-7% Synergy $10.28
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-11% Synergy $3.23
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-11% Synergy $5.63
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-12% Synergy $0.13
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-15% Synergy $8.43
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-19% Synergy $3.45

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor's game plan and control the board.

Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+44% Synergy $0.76
Crawl from the Cellar Crawl from the Cellar
+41% Synergy $0.05
Essence Infusion Essence Infusion
+32% Synergy $0.09
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+27% Synergy $0.26
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+21% Synergy $0.55
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+20% Synergy $0.32
Dark Salvation Dark Salvation
+16% Synergy $0.42
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+14% Synergy $0.46
Call of the Death-Dweller Call of the Death-Dweller
+14% Synergy $0.20
Grave Strength Grave Strength
+13% Synergy $0.14
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+9% Synergy $0.42
Ghoulcaller's Chant Ghoulcaller's Chant
+9% Synergy $0.15
Cannibalize Cannibalize
+8% Synergy $0.17
Cemetery Recruitment Cemetery Recruitment
+6% Synergy $0.28
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+5% Synergy $0.10
Gravedig Gravedig
+5% Synergy $0.05
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+4% Synergy $0.30
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+4% Synergy $0.05
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $19.27
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+1% Synergy $8.08
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.42
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-3% Synergy $2.40
Living Death Living Death
-4% Synergy $1.17
Dread Return Dread Return
-5% Synergy $0.28
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-7% Synergy $0.25
Damnation Damnation
-7% Synergy $16.94
Mutilate Mutilate
-7% Synergy $1.78
Victimize Victimize
-9% Synergy $0.35
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-9% Synergy $0.13
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-9% Synergy $10.32
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-10% Synergy $0.28
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-12% Synergy $6.57
Reanimate Reanimate
-14% Synergy $5.32
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-15% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

The Ozolith The Ozolith
+42% Synergy $42.90
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+39% Synergy $13.63
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+36% Synergy $0.15
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+30% Synergy $6.57
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
+28% Synergy $0.63
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+27% Synergy $2.87
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+25% Synergy $2.89
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+16% Synergy $32.04
Cursecloth Wrappings Cursecloth Wrappings
+16% Synergy $0.21
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+11% Synergy $0.34
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+11% Synergy $27.53
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+10% Synergy $0.32
C.A.M.P. C.A.M.P.
+10% Synergy $0.12
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+8% Synergy $7.87
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+8% Synergy $5.40
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $1.20
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+7% Synergy $3.38
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+5% Synergy $9.45
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+5% Synergy $5.92
Armory of Iroas Armory of Iroas
+5% Synergy $0.09
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+4% Synergy $3.56
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+4% Synergy $0.70
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+1% Synergy $38.64
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
0% Synergy $5.73
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-1% Synergy $6.31
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-1% Synergy $51.84
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-4% Synergy $2.61
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-8% Synergy $0.19
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-10% Synergy $3.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Vault 12: The Necropolis Vault 12: The Necropolis
+47% Synergy $0.13
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+44% Synergy $0.11
Feast on the Fallen Feast on the Fallen
+42% Synergy $0.17
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+38% Synergy $2.24
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+32% Synergy $0.29
Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+28% Synergy $0.26
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+28% Synergy $0.73
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+27% Synergy $0.19
Sadistic Glee Sadistic Glee
+24% Synergy $0.97
Necrosynthesis Necrosynthesis
+19% Synergy $0.17
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+16% Synergy $3.39
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+15% Synergy $0.23
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+12% Synergy $1.61
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+10% Synergy $0.60
Call to the Grave Call to the Grave
+8% Synergy $0.97
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+7% Synergy $4.19
Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+7% Synergy $0.41
Canonized in Blood Canonized in Blood
+5% Synergy $0.06
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+4% Synergy $11.81
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+3% Synergy $1.09
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $11.71
Black Market Black Market
+1% Synergy $3.65
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-2% Synergy $3.36
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-5% Synergy $14.18
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-9% Synergy $22.82

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+32% Synergy $0.56
Liliana, the Last Hope Liliana, the Last Hope
+8% Synergy $3.79
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+7% Synergy $6.65
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+6% Synergy $5.66
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-4% Synergy $4.84

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Diamond City Diamond City
+50% Synergy $1.01
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+41% Synergy $2.77
Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+38% Synergy $7.06
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+37% Synergy $1.18
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+30% Synergy $8.90
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+26% Synergy $0.17
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+24% Synergy $1.47
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+22% Synergy $0.28
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+18% Synergy $20.46
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+17% Synergy $0.76
The Monumental Facade The Monumental Facade
+17% Synergy $0.10
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+15% Synergy $1.61
War Room War Room
+10% Synergy $4.92
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.28
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+1% Synergy $1.45
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $38.24
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.11
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $46.26
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-2% Synergy $11.91
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-2% Synergy $2.83
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.37
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-5% Synergy $7.14
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-8% Synergy $25.66
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-8% Synergy $0.63
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-9% Synergy $0.63
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-9% Synergy $18.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.26

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+22% Synergy $1.08
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+20% Synergy $5.85
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+11% Synergy $1.42
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+10% Synergy $0.28
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+10% Synergy $2.01
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.30
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $25.64
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.92
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-2% Synergy $60.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.34
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-3% Synergy $18.57
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.17

Lands

The mana base foundation for Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+18% Synergy $0.16
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+16% Synergy $0.12
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $34.93
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.20
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.10
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $19.27
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.48
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.17
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-11% Synergy $5.63
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-15% Synergy $8.43

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor.

Lim-Dûl the Necromancer Lim-Dûl the Necromancer
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Gisa and Geralf Gisa and Geralf
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Shameless Charlatan Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Shameless Charlatan
Varina, Lich Queen Varina, Lich Queen
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tormod, the Desecrator Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator
Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant
Enkira, Hostile Scavenger Enkira, Hostile Scavenger
Liliana, Heretical Healer Liliana, Heretical Healer
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Tormod, the Desecrator Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tormod, the Desecrator
Viconia, Drow Apostate Agent of the Shadow Thieves Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
Josu Vess, Lich Knight Josu Vess, Lich Knight
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Tormod, the Desecrator Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tormod, the Desecrator
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tormod, the Desecrator Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tormod, the Desecrator
Viconia, Drow Apostate Noble Heritage Viconia, Drow Apostate // Noble Heritage
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
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Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tormod, the Desecrator Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sauron, the Dark Lord Sauron, the Dark Lord
Viconia, Drow Apostate Criminal Past Viconia, Drow Apostate // Criminal Past
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Candlekeep Sage Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Candlekeep Sage
Saruman, the White Hand Saruman, the White Hand
Temmet, Naktamun's Will Temmet, Naktamun's Will
Acererak the Archlich Acererak the Archlich
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
Sarevok, Deathbringer Popular Entertainer Sarevok, Deathbringer // Popular Entertainer
Ravos, Soultender Tormod, the Desecrator Ravos, Soultender // Tormod, the Desecrator
Gorex, the Tombshell Gorex, the Tombshell
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
Xun Yu, Wei Advisor Xun Yu, Wei Advisor
God-Eternal Bontu God-Eternal Bontu
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