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Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor
Price tag $0.73

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Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2144 Current Rank
#1990 Last Week
#2089 Last Month

New Cards

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

The Cloning of Shredder The Cloning of Shredder
+9% Synergy
Turtle Van Turtle Van
+9% Synergy
Splinter, the Mentor Splinter, the Mentor
+5% Synergy $44.87
Abundant Countryside Abundant Countryside
+4% Synergy $6.35
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+2% Synergy $0.88

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 $0.95
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+69% Synergy $3.31
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+67% Synergy $0.28
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+65% Synergy $1.36
Feral Ghoul Feral Ghoul
+65% Synergy $0.31
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+64% Synergy $0.71
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+64% Synergy $4.45
Death Baron Death Baron
+62% Synergy $3.12
Unexpected Fangs Unexpected Fangs
+61% Synergy $0.17
Undead Augur Undead Augur
+61% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

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

Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+60% Synergy $0.97
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+56% Synergy $2.27
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+55% Synergy $0.59
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
+55% Synergy $1.25
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+54% Synergy $3.45
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+53% Synergy $0.95
Lord of the Undead Lord of the Undead
+50% Synergy $9.63
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+47% Synergy $0.25
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+14% Synergy $2.34
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-6% Synergy $9.63

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 $34.84
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $98.84
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-12% Synergy $61.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-15% Synergy $57.52
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-19% Synergy $12.63

Creatures

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

Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+48% Synergy $13.28
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+48% Synergy $0.63
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+44% Synergy $1.81
Zombie Master Zombie Master
+43% Synergy $0.84
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+38% Synergy $0.18
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+37% Synergy $1.82
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+36% Synergy $13.56
Noxious Ghoul Noxious Ghoul
+35% Synergy $5.20
Screeching Scorchbeast Screeching Scorchbeast
+34% Synergy $0.27
Relentless Dead Relentless Dead
+33% Synergy $8.43
Lost Monarch of Ifnir Lost Monarch of Ifnir
+33% Synergy $1.45
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+32% Synergy $0.39
Duskfang Mentor Duskfang Mentor
+27% Synergy $0.08
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+26% Synergy $1.65
Plague Belcher Plague Belcher
+26% Synergy $0.50
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+26% Synergy $2.02
Shepherd of Rot Shepherd of Rot
+24% Synergy $5.11
Noosegraf Mob Noosegraf Mob
+23% Synergy $0.33
Scavenged Brawler Scavenged Brawler
+23% Synergy $6.06
Infesting Radroach Infesting Radroach
+23% Synergy $0.17
Unbreathing Horde Unbreathing Horde
+22% Synergy $0.31
Archghoul of Thraben Archghoul of Thraben
+22% Synergy $0.15
The Ghoul, Gunslinger The Ghoul, Gunslinger
+22% Synergy $27.57
Josu Vess, Lich Knight Josu Vess, Lich Knight
+21% Synergy $0.21
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+18% Synergy $5.52
Daring Fiendbonder Daring Fiendbonder
+18% Synergy $0.73
Tainted Adversary Tainted Adversary
+17% Synergy $1.14
Bloatfly Swarm Bloatfly Swarm
+17% Synergy $0.17
Gravespawn Sovereign Gravespawn Sovereign
+16% Synergy $0.33
Vengeful Dead Vengeful Dead
+16% Synergy $0.88
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+13% Synergy $0.21
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+13% Synergy $3.08
Corpse Harvester Corpse Harvester
+13% Synergy $3.15
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
+12% Synergy $5.69
Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake
+12% Synergy $0.17
Liliana's Reaver Liliana's Reaver
+11% Synergy $0.36
Graveborn Muse Graveborn Muse
+11% Synergy $6.26
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+10% Synergy $1.55
Necropolis Regent Necropolis Regent
+10% Synergy $0.58
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+9% Synergy $0.26
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+9% Synergy $4.45
Liliana's Standard Bearer Liliana's Standard Bearer
+9% Synergy $0.25
Butcher Ghoul Butcher Ghoul
+8% Synergy $0.12
Grim Servant Grim Servant
+6% Synergy $0.12
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+5% Synergy $0.23
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+5% Synergy $7.53
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+4% Synergy $30.36
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+2% Synergy $13.13
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-8% Synergy $6.27
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-13% Synergy $13.42

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 $0.44
Maximum Overdrive Maximum Overdrive
+27% Synergy $0.04
Professor's Warning Professor's Warning
+26% Synergy $0.11
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+15% Synergy $0.17
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+14% Synergy $0.80
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+11% Synergy $0.76
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+10% Synergy $0.28
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+6% Synergy $0.53
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+6% Synergy $0.17
Village Rites Village Rites
+5% Synergy $0.25
Feign Death Feign Death
+5% Synergy $1.02
Nasty End Nasty End
+4% Synergy $0.09
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.29
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
0% Synergy $5.30
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-1% Synergy $0.15
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-1% Synergy $0.29
Murder Murder
-1% Synergy $0.05
Defile Defile
-3% Synergy $1.04
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-3% Synergy $0.41
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-7% Synergy $11.72
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-8% Synergy $21.94
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-10% Synergy $3.91
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-10% Synergy $3.81
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-12% Synergy $0.15
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-16% Synergy $8.50
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-19% Synergy $4.24

Sorceries

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

Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+45% Synergy $0.68
Crawl from the Cellar Crawl from the Cellar
+42% Synergy $0.04
Essence Infusion Essence Infusion
+32% Synergy $0.09
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+26% Synergy $0.17
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+23% Synergy $0.71
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+20% Synergy $0.42
Dark Salvation Dark Salvation
+15% Synergy $0.47
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+14% Synergy $0.92
Call of the Death-Dweller Call of the Death-Dweller
+14% Synergy $0.16
Grave Strength Grave Strength
+13% Synergy $0.13
Ghoulcaller's Chant Ghoulcaller's Chant
+9% Synergy $0.15
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+8% Synergy $0.44
Cannibalize Cannibalize
+8% Synergy $0.18
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+7% Synergy $0.07
Cemetery Recruitment Cemetery Recruitment
+7% Synergy $0.25
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+6% Synergy $0.15
Gravedig Gravedig
+5% Synergy $0.03
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+4% Synergy $0.39
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+1% Synergy $10.22
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.50
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
0% Synergy $19.74
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-3% Synergy $2.41
Living Death Living Death
-3% Synergy $1.96
Dread Return Dread Return
-4% Synergy $0.41
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-6% Synergy $0.20
Damnation Damnation
-7% Synergy $18.65
Mutilate Mutilate
-7% Synergy $1.80
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-7% Synergy $3.62
Victimize Victimize
-9% Synergy $0.48
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-9% Synergy $0.24
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-9% Synergy $11.12
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-10% Synergy $0.23
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-12% Synergy $6.86
Reanimate Reanimate
-15% Synergy $6.67
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-15% Synergy $2.42

Utility Artifacts

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

The Ozolith The Ozolith
+42% Synergy $50.14
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+38% Synergy $14.10
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+35% Synergy $0.18
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+28% Synergy $8.54
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
+27% Synergy $0.57
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+26% Synergy $2.21
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+26% Synergy $3.36
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+15% Synergy $31.79
Cursecloth Wrappings Cursecloth Wrappings
+15% Synergy $0.26
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+11% Synergy $0.24
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+10% Synergy $29.48
C.A.M.P. C.A.M.P.
+10% Synergy $0.13
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+9% Synergy $0.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.58
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+8% Synergy $8.77
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+8% Synergy $7.11
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+6% Synergy $4.39
Armory of Iroas Armory of Iroas
+6% Synergy $0.07
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+5% Synergy $10.56
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+5% Synergy $15.68
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $3.60
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+1% Synergy $5.14
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+1% Synergy $40.10
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-1% Synergy $12.30
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-1% Synergy $50.76
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-5% Synergy $3.49
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.23
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-10% Synergy $4.36
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $4.38

Enchantments

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

Vault 12: The Necropolis Vault 12: The Necropolis
+48% Synergy $0.20
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+43% Synergy $0.11
Feast on the Fallen Feast on the Fallen
+42% Synergy $0.19
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+38% Synergy $2.32
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+33% Synergy $0.31
Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+28% Synergy $0.27
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+28% Synergy $0.97
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+26% Synergy $0.20
Sadistic Glee Sadistic Glee
+23% Synergy $1.30
Necrosynthesis Necrosynthesis
+19% Synergy $0.16
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+16% Synergy $3.25
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+14% Synergy $0.25
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+12% Synergy $1.59
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+10% Synergy $0.77
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+10% Synergy $0.50
Call to the Grave Call to the Grave
+8% Synergy $1.10
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+7% Synergy $3.64
Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+6% Synergy $0.46
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+5% Synergy $12.92
Canonized in Blood Canonized in Blood
+5% Synergy $0.06
Hour of Victory Hour of Victory
+5% Synergy $0.05
Illicit Masquerade Illicit Masquerade
+5% Synergy $0.13
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+4% Synergy $1.23
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $13.23
Black Market Black Market
+1% Synergy $4.37
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-2% Synergy $3.28
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-6% Synergy $15.50
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-9% Synergy $26.35
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-11% Synergy $0.23

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 $0.48
Liliana, the Last Hope Liliana, the Last Hope
+8% Synergy $4.46
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+7% Synergy $8.37
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+6% Synergy $0.53
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-4% Synergy $7.85

Utility Lands

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

Diamond City Diamond City
+50% Synergy $1.25
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+41% Synergy $3.25
Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+38% Synergy $6.97
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+37% Synergy $1.38
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+30% Synergy $10.26
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+27% Synergy $0.19
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+24% Synergy $1.21
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+22% Synergy $0.26
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+17% Synergy $24.54
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+17% Synergy $0.63
The Monumental Facade The Monumental Facade
+17% Synergy $0.13
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+15% Synergy $1.36
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $5.27
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.36
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+1% Synergy $1.05
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.11
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $45.08
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $53.21
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-3% Synergy $12.12
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $3.16
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.27
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-5% Synergy $8.55
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-7% Synergy $0.64
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-9% Synergy $27.86
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-9% Synergy $0.85
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-9% Synergy $22.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+21% Synergy $1.21
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+20% Synergy $6.32
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+11% Synergy $3.65
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+10% Synergy $0.29
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+10% Synergy $1.76
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.28
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $31.84
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.32
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-3% Synergy $16.99
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.04
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-7% Synergy $55.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.71

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+17% Synergy $0.13
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+15% Synergy $0.11
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $42.67
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.23
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.14
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
0% Synergy $19.74
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.47
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.21
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-10% Synergy $3.81
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-16% Synergy $8.50

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