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Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor
Price tag $5.35

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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

#2258 Current Rank
#2017 Last Week
#2138 Last Month

New Cards

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

Dimension X Pizzasaur Dimension X Pizzasaur
+41% Synergy $0.35
Squirrelanoids Squirrelanoids
+27% Synergy $0.19
Bebop, Skull & Crossbones Bebop, Skull & Crossbones
+23% Synergy $0.33
Turtle Van Turtle Van
+15% Synergy $0.39
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+8% Synergy $2.39

High Synergy Cards

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

Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+76% Synergy $1.74
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+67% Synergy $5.91
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+65% Synergy $0.34
Feral Ghoul Feral Ghoul
+64% Synergy $1.14
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+63% Synergy $6.07
Unexpected Fangs Unexpected Fangs
+62% Synergy $0.25
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+62% Synergy $0.93
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+61% Synergy $1.84
Death Baron Death Baron
+61% Synergy $4.56
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+60% Synergy $0.88

Top Cards

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

Undead Augur Undead Augur
+60% Synergy $0.35
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+56% Synergy $1.90
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
+55% Synergy $1.09
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+54% Synergy $0.77
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+52% Synergy $2.72
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+50% Synergy $1.41
Lord of the Undead Lord of the Undead
+49% Synergy $11.96
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+46% Synergy $0.39
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+13% Synergy $2.68
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-5% Synergy $10.94

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 $36.55
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-11% Synergy $63.69
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-14% Synergy $62.01
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-19% Synergy $16.46

Creatures

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

Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+47% Synergy $13.04
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+45% Synergy $1.79
Zombie Master Zombie Master
+44% Synergy $0.85
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+43% Synergy $1.18
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+37% Synergy $0.23
Noxious Ghoul Noxious Ghoul
+36% Synergy $5.14
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+35% Synergy $2.49
Screeching Scorchbeast Screeching Scorchbeast
+35% Synergy $0.93
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+33% Synergy $24.80
Lost Monarch of Ifnir Lost Monarch of Ifnir
+32% Synergy $0.89
Relentless Dead Relentless Dead
+31% Synergy $12.34
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+30% Synergy $0.41
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+27% Synergy $3.88
The Ghoul, Gunslinger The Ghoul, Gunslinger
+27% Synergy $15.27
Duskfang Mentor Duskfang Mentor
+26% Synergy $0.12
Unbreathing Horde Unbreathing Horde
+24% Synergy $0.32
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+24% Synergy $2.75
Plague Belcher Plague Belcher
+23% Synergy $0.76
Shepherd of Rot Shepherd of Rot
+23% Synergy $5.10
Scavenged Brawler Scavenged Brawler
+23% Synergy $5.05
Archghoul of Thraben Archghoul of Thraben
+22% Synergy $0.16
Noosegraf Mob Noosegraf Mob
+22% Synergy $0.32
Infesting Radroach Infesting Radroach
+22% Synergy $0.36
Josu Vess, Lich Knight Josu Vess, Lich Knight
+20% Synergy $0.22
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+17% Synergy $5.75
Daring Fiendbonder Daring Fiendbonder
+17% Synergy $0.80
Bloatfly Swarm Bloatfly Swarm
+17% Synergy $0.37
Tainted Adversary Tainted Adversary
+17% Synergy $1.19
Vengeful Dead Vengeful Dead
+15% Synergy $0.67
Gravespawn Sovereign Gravespawn Sovereign
+14% Synergy $0.33
Corpse Harvester Corpse Harvester
+13% Synergy $3.03
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+12% Synergy $0.30
Graveborn Muse Graveborn Muse
+12% Synergy $6.88
Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake
+12% Synergy $0.26
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+11% Synergy $3.19
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+10% Synergy $1.71
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
+10% Synergy $4.85
Liliana's Reaver Liliana's Reaver
+10% Synergy $0.37
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+9% Synergy $0.30
Necropolis Regent Necropolis Regent
+9% Synergy $0.61
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+8% Synergy $5.08
Butcher Ghoul Butcher Ghoul
+8% Synergy $0.14
Liliana's Standard Bearer Liliana's Standard Bearer
+8% Synergy $0.36
Grim Servant Grim Servant
+6% Synergy $0.14
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+4% Synergy $6.85
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+3% Synergy $0.19
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+3% Synergy $36.93
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+2% Synergy $14.88
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-10% Synergy $6.65
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-15% Synergy $16.84

Instants

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

Blood Curdle Blood Curdle
+40% Synergy $0.19
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+37% Synergy $0.51
Maximum Overdrive Maximum Overdrive
+28% Synergy $0.14
Professor's Warning Professor's Warning
+27% Synergy $0.09
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+15% Synergy $0.31
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+14% Synergy $1.06
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+10% Synergy $0.37
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+10% Synergy $1.37
Village Rites Village Rites
+6% Synergy $0.55
Feign Death Feign Death
+6% Synergy $1.11
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+6% Synergy $0.22
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+5% Synergy $0.57
Nasty End Nasty End
+3% Synergy $0.09
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-1% Synergy $0.36
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-1% Synergy $5.92
Defile Defile
-2% Synergy $1.26
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.32
Murder Murder
-2% Synergy $0.08
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-2% Synergy $0.48
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-9% Synergy $4.07
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-9% Synergy $25.03
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-9% Synergy $4.65
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-9% Synergy $14.34
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-11% Synergy $0.30
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-16% Synergy $12.12
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-18% Synergy $4.53

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
+42% Synergy $0.08
Essence Infusion Essence Infusion
+33% Synergy $0.05
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+26% Synergy $0.18
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+22% Synergy $0.85
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+19% Synergy $0.36
Dark Salvation Dark Salvation
+14% Synergy $0.43
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+14% Synergy $2.71
Call of the Death-Dweller Call of the Death-Dweller
+13% Synergy $0.31
Grave Strength Grave Strength
+13% Synergy $0.12
Ghoulcaller's Chant Ghoulcaller's Chant
+9% Synergy $0.20
Cannibalize Cannibalize
+8% Synergy $0.18
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+7% Synergy $0.46
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+7% Synergy $0.20
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+7% Synergy $0.31
Cemetery Recruitment Cemetery Recruitment
+7% Synergy $0.27
Gravedig Gravedig
+5% Synergy $0.09
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+3% Synergy $0.72
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+2% Synergy $15.09
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.45
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
0% Synergy $20.66
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-4% Synergy $8.23
Dread Return Dread Return
-4% Synergy $0.39
Living Death Living Death
-4% Synergy $2.36
Victimize Victimize
-7% Synergy $0.55
Damnation Damnation
-7% Synergy $19.75
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-8% Synergy $0.28
Mutilate Mutilate
-8% Synergy $1.86
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-8% Synergy $5.59
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-9% Synergy $0.36
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-9% Synergy $13.42
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-9% Synergy $1.97
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-10% Synergy $0.26
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-12% Synergy $7.71
Reanimate Reanimate
-14% Synergy $8.55
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-14% Synergy $2.77

Utility Artifacts

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

The Ozolith The Ozolith
+43% Synergy $59.49
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+38% Synergy $16.14
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+37% Synergy $0.19
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
+28% Synergy $0.52
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+28% Synergy $10.18
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+27% Synergy $3.29
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+26% Synergy $2.55
Cursecloth Wrappings Cursecloth Wrappings
+15% Synergy $0.31
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+14% Synergy $33.08
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+11% Synergy $0.31
C.A.M.P. C.A.M.P.
+11% Synergy $0.20
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+10% Synergy $32.43
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+9% Synergy $13.83
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+9% Synergy $0.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $1.85
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+7% Synergy $7.47
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+6% Synergy $4.92
The Ooze The Ooze
+6% Synergy $8.12
Armory of Iroas Armory of Iroas
+6% Synergy $0.18
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+5% Synergy $19.00
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+5% Synergy $1.04
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+4% Synergy $23.27
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+4% Synergy $11.37
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $4.46
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+1% Synergy $6.02
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
0% Synergy $44.24
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-1% Synergy $14.35
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-2% Synergy $49.29
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-4% Synergy $3.97
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.28
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-11% Synergy $4.97
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $4.56

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 $0.37
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+45% Synergy $0.26
Feast on the Fallen Feast on the Fallen
+45% Synergy $0.23
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+37% Synergy $3.65
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+31% Synergy $0.33
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+30% Synergy $0.18
Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+28% Synergy $0.33
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+28% Synergy $0.95
Sadistic Glee Sadistic Glee
+25% Synergy $1.13
Necrosynthesis Necrosynthesis
+20% Synergy $0.27
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+14% Synergy $0.17
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+13% Synergy $3.11
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+12% Synergy $1.51
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+9% Synergy $0.77
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+7% Synergy $0.57
Call to the Grave Call to the Grave
+7% Synergy $1.61
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+6% Synergy $3.28
Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+6% Synergy $0.42
Canonized in Blood Canonized in Blood
+5% Synergy $0.11
Thran Vigil Thran Vigil
+5% Synergy $0.25
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+3% Synergy $15.51
Black Market Black Market
+2% Synergy $4.19
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+2% Synergy $1.63
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
0% Synergy $16.46
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $3.69
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-6% Synergy $17.17
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-9% Synergy $28.13
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-11% Synergy $0.34

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 $0.44
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+8% Synergy $7.49
Liliana, the Last Hope Liliana, the Last Hope
+7% Synergy $4.82
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+6% Synergy $1.16
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-3% Synergy $9.71

Utility Lands

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

Diamond City Diamond City
+51% Synergy $1.80
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+42% Synergy $2.99
Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+38% Synergy $6.82
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+37% Synergy $2.21
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+28% Synergy $0.31
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+28% Synergy $13.08
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+23% Synergy $1.07
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+20% Synergy $0.38
The Monumental Facade The Monumental Facade
+18% Synergy $0.19
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+17% Synergy $21.12
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+16% Synergy $0.38
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+15% Synergy $1.13
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $9.15
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.42
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
0% Synergy $1.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.30
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $43.73
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.39
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $37.08
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-4% Synergy $3.80
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $52.21
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-5% Synergy $12.39
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-5% Synergy $0.93
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $10.61
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $1.06
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-9% Synergy $23.12
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-10% Synergy $31.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+20% Synergy $1.22
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+18% Synergy $3.98
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+10% Synergy $4.78
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+10% Synergy $1.38
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+7% Synergy $0.39
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.32
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $34.62
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.06
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-2% Synergy $20.20
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.60
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-4% Synergy $63.52
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.01
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $2.55

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+18% Synergy $0.19
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+16% Synergy $0.25
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $48.99
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.23
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.22
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
0% Synergy $20.66
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.28
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-9% Synergy $4.65
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-16% Synergy $12.12

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