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Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor
Price tag $0.36

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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

#2295 Current Rank
#1989 Last Week
#2063 Last Month

New Cards

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

Super Shredder Super Shredder
+16% Synergy $60.00
Splinter, the Mentor Splinter, the Mentor
+16% Synergy
Spider-Man Noir Spider-Man Noir
+2% Synergy $0.07
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $62.47

High Synergy Cards

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

Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+74% Synergy $0.68
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+70% Synergy $3.07
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+67% Synergy $0.28
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+66% Synergy $1.20
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+66% Synergy $4.76
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+65% Synergy $0.34
Feral Ghoul Feral Ghoul
+65% Synergy $0.30
Death Baron Death Baron
+63% Synergy $3.67
Undead Augur Undead Augur
+61% Synergy $0.25
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+60% Synergy $1.18

Top Cards

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

Unexpected Fangs Unexpected Fangs
+59% Synergy $0.13
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+56% Synergy $1.89
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+56% Synergy $2.44
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+55% Synergy $1.15
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
+54% Synergy $0.96
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+52% Synergy $0.70
Lord of the Undead Lord of the Undead
+51% Synergy $10.09
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+47% Synergy $0.50
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+14% Synergy $1.02
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-4% Synergy $7.91

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+9% Synergy $41.01
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $94.95
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-12% Synergy $54.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-15% Synergy $48.71
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-20% Synergy $14.25

Creatures

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

Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+50% Synergy $17.96
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+50% Synergy $0.41
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+42% Synergy $1.19
Zombie Master Zombie Master
+40% Synergy $2.77
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+38% Synergy $0.25
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+38% Synergy $1.50
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+36% Synergy $10.47
Noxious Ghoul Noxious Ghoul
+36% Synergy $5.41
Relentless Dead Relentless Dead
+35% Synergy $9.11
Screeching Scorchbeast Screeching Scorchbeast
+34% Synergy $0.21
Lost Monarch of Ifnir Lost Monarch of Ifnir
+32% Synergy $2.53
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+31% Synergy $0.45
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+28% Synergy $2.65
Plague Belcher Plague Belcher
+28% Synergy $0.37
Duskfang Mentor Duskfang Mentor
+27% Synergy $0.07
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+26% Synergy $1.70
Noosegraf Mob Noosegraf Mob
+26% Synergy $0.34
Shepherd of Rot Shepherd of Rot
+24% Synergy $5.14
Scavenged Brawler Scavenged Brawler
+24% Synergy $3.67
Josu Vess, Lich Knight Josu Vess, Lich Knight
+23% Synergy $0.19
Archghoul of Thraben Archghoul of Thraben
+22% Synergy $0.12
Infesting Radroach Infesting Radroach
+22% Synergy $0.11
Unbreathing Horde Unbreathing Horde
+21% Synergy $0.31
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+19% Synergy $4.29
Daring Fiendbonder Daring Fiendbonder
+18% Synergy $0.90
Gravespawn Sovereign Gravespawn Sovereign
+17% Synergy $0.21
Vengeful Dead Vengeful Dead
+16% Synergy $0.32
Tainted Adversary Tainted Adversary
+16% Synergy $1.16
Bloatfly Swarm Bloatfly Swarm
+16% Synergy $0.15
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+14% Synergy $2.62
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+13% Synergy $0.25
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
+13% Synergy $4.16
Corpse Harvester Corpse Harvester
+13% Synergy $2.91
Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake
+13% Synergy $0.12
Graveborn Muse Graveborn Muse
+12% Synergy $9.84
Liliana's Reaver Liliana's Reaver
+11% Synergy $0.39
Necropolis Regent Necropolis Regent
+11% Synergy $0.55
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+10% Synergy $3.10
Butcher Ghoul Butcher Ghoul
+10% Synergy $0.08
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+9% Synergy $2.19
Liliana's Standard Bearer Liliana's Standard Bearer
+9% Synergy $0.22
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+8% Synergy $0.17
Geralf's Messenger Geralf's Messenger
+8% Synergy $1.06
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+6% Synergy $6.11
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+5% Synergy $11.57
Grim Servant Grim Servant
+5% Synergy $0.11
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+4% Synergy $0.18
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+4% Synergy $16.10
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-8% Synergy $5.39
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-11% Synergy $13.60

Instants

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

Blood Curdle Blood Curdle
+40% Synergy $0.03
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+36% Synergy $0.50
Professor's Warning Professor's Warning
+27% Synergy $0.13
Maximum Overdrive Maximum Overdrive
+26% Synergy $0.04
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+14% Synergy $0.12
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+11% Synergy $1.17
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+11% Synergy $0.42
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+10% Synergy $0.20
Feign Death Feign Death
+6% Synergy $0.86
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+6% Synergy $0.14
Village Rites Village Rites
+5% Synergy $0.31
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+5% Synergy $0.74
Nasty End Nasty End
+4% Synergy $0.11
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
0% Synergy $0.37
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
0% Synergy $0.17
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
0% Synergy $4.90
Murder Murder
-1% Synergy $0.03
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.26
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-2% Synergy $0.49
Doom Blade Doom Blade
-3% Synergy $0.19
Defile Defile
-4% Synergy $0.59
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-7% Synergy $19.11
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-7% Synergy $13.91
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-11% Synergy $4.36
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-13% Synergy $2.52
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-13% Synergy $0.12
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-14% Synergy $8.78
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-18% Synergy $3.43

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 $1.01
Crawl from the Cellar Crawl from the Cellar
+41% Synergy $0.03
Essence Infusion Essence Infusion
+32% Synergy $0.06
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+26% Synergy $0.29
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+21% Synergy $0.32
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+20% Synergy $0.29
Dark Salvation Dark Salvation
+15% Synergy $0.35
Call of the Death-Dweller Call of the Death-Dweller
+14% Synergy $0.18
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+13% Synergy $0.46
Grave Strength Grave Strength
+13% Synergy $0.13
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+9% Synergy $0.50
Ghoulcaller's Chant Ghoulcaller's Chant
+9% Synergy $0.18
Cannibalize Cannibalize
+8% Synergy $0.17
Cemetery Recruitment Cemetery Recruitment
+6% Synergy $0.30
Gravedig Gravedig
+6% Synergy $0.04
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+5% Synergy $0.14
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+5% Synergy $0.07
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+4% Synergy $0.32
Syphon Flesh Syphon Flesh
+4% Synergy $0.24
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+2% Synergy $8.80
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $24.15
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.47
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-2% Synergy $2.19
Living Death Living Death
-4% Synergy $2.40
Dread Return Dread Return
-5% Synergy $0.31
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-6% Synergy $0.93
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-7% Synergy $0.22
Damnation Damnation
-8% Synergy $18.91
Mutilate Mutilate
-8% Synergy $1.70
Victimize Victimize
-9% Synergy $0.49
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-9% Synergy $11.31
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-10% Synergy $0.21
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-11% Synergy $0.42
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-12% Synergy $5.94
Reanimate Reanimate
-13% Synergy $5.15
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-16% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

The Ozolith The Ozolith
+42% Synergy $43.91
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+40% Synergy $13.44
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+37% Synergy $0.16
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+31% Synergy $6.36
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+27% Synergy $2.55
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
+27% Synergy $0.54
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+26% Synergy $2.82
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+17% Synergy $29.61
Cursecloth Wrappings Cursecloth Wrappings
+16% Synergy $0.20
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+12% Synergy $21.95
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+11% Synergy $0.34
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+11% Synergy $0.38
C.A.M.P. C.A.M.P.
+10% Synergy $0.08
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.14
Sword of Hours Sword of Hours
+8% Synergy $4.35
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+7% Synergy $5.69
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+7% Synergy $3.52
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+6% Synergy $7.34
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+5% Synergy $5.86
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+5% Synergy $0.63
Armory of Iroas Armory of Iroas
+5% Synergy $0.09
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $2.90
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+2% Synergy $36.97
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-1% Synergy $9.12
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-1% Synergy $59.53
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-1% Synergy $6.23
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-1% Synergy $18.76
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-6% Synergy $4.02
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-8% Synergy $0.21
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-10% Synergy $3.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $4.12

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 $0.22
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+45% Synergy $0.15
Feast on the Fallen Feast on the Fallen
+41% Synergy $0.15
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+38% Synergy $1.99
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+33% Synergy $0.29
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+28% Synergy $0.87
Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+28% Synergy $0.22
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+26% Synergy $0.14
Sadistic Glee Sadistic Glee
+23% Synergy $1.50
Necrosynthesis Necrosynthesis
+18% Synergy $0.11
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+17% Synergy $1.65
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+14% Synergy $0.16
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+13% Synergy $1.57
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+11% Synergy $0.55
Call to the Grave Call to the Grave
+8% Synergy $0.94
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+7% Synergy $2.10
Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+7% Synergy $0.36
Hour of Victory Hour of Victory
+5% Synergy $0.07
Canonized in Blood Canonized in Blood
+5% Synergy $0.03
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+3% Synergy $1.05
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+3% Synergy $10.87
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $11.69
Black Market Black Market
+1% Synergy $3.41
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $2.32
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-5% Synergy $17.40
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-9% Synergy $20.68
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-11% Synergy $0.26

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 $0.62
Liliana, the Last Hope Liliana, the Last Hope
+8% Synergy $3.78
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+6% Synergy $6.42
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+6% Synergy $5.94
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-5% Synergy $5.27

Utility Lands

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

Diamond City Diamond City
+50% Synergy $1.14
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+41% Synergy $1.89
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+37% Synergy $1.55
Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+37% Synergy $7.40
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+31% Synergy $8.10
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+26% Synergy $0.14
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+22% Synergy $2.21
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+22% Synergy $0.32
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+19% Synergy $17.82
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+18% Synergy $1.29
The Monumental Facade The Monumental Facade
+17% Synergy $0.11
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+15% Synergy $1.16
War Room War Room
+10% Synergy $3.03
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $39.21
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+1% Synergy $2.82
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
0% Synergy $0.27
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $48.20
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-2% Synergy $11.96
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-2% Synergy $3.60
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $35.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.31
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $7.03
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-8% Synergy $22.81
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-9% Synergy $0.93
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-9% Synergy $1.04
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-9% Synergy $18.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+22% Synergy $1.28
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+20% Synergy $4.90
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+10% Synergy $2.73
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+10% Synergy $2.66
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+9% Synergy $0.27
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.21
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $23.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.49
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-3% Synergy $16.72
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.55
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.13

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
+17% Synergy $0.13
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $35.29
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.27
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.06
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $24.15
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.43
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.16
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-11% Synergy $4.36
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-14% Synergy $8.78

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