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Mari, the Killing Quill
Price tag $2.94

Legendary CreatureVampire Assassin

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1572 Current Rank
#1689 Last Week
#1387 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Mari, the Killing Quill.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Mari, the Killing Quill decks.

Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+5% Synergy $24.16
Nightmare Sower Nightmare Sower
+2% Synergy $0.23
Auntie's Sentence Auntie's Sentence
+2% Synergy $0.13
Bile-Vial Boggart Bile-Vial Boggart
+2% Synergy $0.10
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+1% Synergy $1.40

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Mari, the Killing Quill's abilities and overall game plan.

Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+72% Synergy $0.39
Hoard Robber Hoard Robber
+69% Synergy $0.11
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+69% Synergy $1.07
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+63% Synergy $18.01
Oona's Blackguard Oona's Blackguard
+59% Synergy $0.44
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+57% Synergy $0.17
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+56% Synergy $0.23
Zhentarim Bandit Zhentarim Bandit
+56% Synergy $0.09
Vampire Cutthroat Vampire Cutthroat
+56% Synergy $0.45
Shadow Alley Denizen Shadow Alley Denizen
+56% Synergy $0.13

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Mari, the Killing Quill decks.

Nekrataal Nekrataal
+55% Synergy $0.16
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+53% Synergy $2.40
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+53% Synergy $0.28
Audacious Thief Audacious Thief
+52% Synergy $0.12
Big Game Hunter Big Game Hunter
+51% Synergy $0.46
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+42% Synergy $3.60
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+33% Synergy $0.53
Defile Defile
+25% Synergy $1.04
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+17% Synergy $0.20
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-9% Synergy $9.63

Game Changers

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

Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+11% Synergy $20.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-12% Synergy $61.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-14% Synergy $57.52
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-21% Synergy $12.63

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Mari, the Killing Quill's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+44% Synergy $3.49
Hooded Blightfang Hooded Blightfang
+42% Synergy $0.45
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+40% Synergy $0.26
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+38% Synergy $4.45
Blackbloom Rogue Blackbloom Bog Blackbloom Rogue
+37% Synergy $0.14
Thieves' Guild Enforcer Thieves' Guild Enforcer
+36% Synergy $0.19
Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake Butch DeLoria, Tunnel Snake
+36% Synergy $0.17
Assassin Initiate Assassin Initiate
+35% Synergy $0.15
Frogtosser Banneret Frogtosser Banneret
+34% Synergy $0.20
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+32% Synergy $0.24
Termination Facilitator Termination Facilitator
+28% Synergy $1.90
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+28% Synergy $1.39
Virtus the Veiled Virtus the Veiled
+27% Synergy $8.20
Nightshade Assassin Nightshade Assassin
+27% Synergy $0.11
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
+25% Synergy $9.50
Silumgar Assassin Silumgar Assassin
+25% Synergy $0.16
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+24% Synergy $39.60
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+23% Synergy $0.61
Prickly Boggart Prickly Boggart
+23% Synergy $0.24
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
+23% Synergy $0.20
Thorn of the Black Rose Thorn of the Black Rose
+22% Synergy $0.11
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+21% Synergy $1.20
Orochi Soul-Reaver Orochi Soul-Reaver
+21% Synergy $9.02
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+20% Synergy $0.85
Kiku, Night's Flower Kiku, Night's Flower
+19% Synergy $5.14
Blightwing Bandit Blightwing Bandit
+19% Synergy $10.89
Desmond Miles Desmond Miles
+18% Synergy $0.31
Guul Draz Assassin Guul Draz Assassin
+18% Synergy $1.71
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+17% Synergy $7.35
Undercity Scrounger Undercity Scrounger
+17% Synergy $0.04
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+16% Synergy $5.77
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+16% Synergy $0.40
Stalactite Stalker Stalactite Stalker
+16% Synergy $0.18
Sanguine Spy Sanguine Spy
+16% Synergy $0.21
Dogged Detective Dogged Detective
+16% Synergy $0.17
Stinkdrinker Bandit Stinkdrinker Bandit
+16% Synergy $0.12
Raven Eagle Raven Eagle
+15% Synergy $0.20
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+14% Synergy $0.72
Vadmir, New Blood Vadmir, New Blood
+14% Synergy $0.17
Body Launderer Body Launderer
+14% Synergy $0.50
Guildsworn Prowler Guildsworn Prowler
+14% Synergy $0.08
Nightshade Stinger Nightshade Stinger
+13% Synergy $0.12
Glint-Sleeve Siphoner Glint-Sleeve Siphoner
+13% Synergy $0.17
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+11% Synergy $4.52
Ogre Slumlord Ogre Slumlord
+4% Synergy $0.27
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-3% Synergy $1.69
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-7% Synergy $2.04
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
-7% Synergy $0.26
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-25% Synergy $13.42
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-26% Synergy $2.34

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Mari, the Killing Quill safe.

Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+39% Synergy $6.38
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+31% Synergy $1.03
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+30% Synergy $4.49
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+28% Synergy $0.15
Shoot the Sheriff Shoot the Sheriff
+26% Synergy $0.41
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+22% Synergy $0.15
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+20% Synergy $0.21
Malicious Affliction Malicious Affliction
+20% Synergy $1.67
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+19% Synergy $0.29
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+16% Synergy $0.37
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+12% Synergy $0.09
Murder Murder
+11% Synergy $0.05
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+11% Synergy $0.08
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+10% Synergy $0.27
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+10% Synergy $0.17
Chain Assassination Chain Assassination
+9% Synergy $0.12
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+8% Synergy $1.85
Cut Down Cut Down
+8% Synergy $0.51
Cast Down Cast Down
+8% Synergy $0.40
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+7% Synergy $3.81
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+7% Synergy $0.89
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+7% Synergy $0.76
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+7% Synergy $0.07
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+6% Synergy $0.20
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+6% Synergy $5.30
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+6% Synergy $0.11
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+5% Synergy $11.77
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+5% Synergy $0.76
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+5% Synergy $1.38
Drag to the Underworld Drag to the Underworld
+5% Synergy $0.08
Vendetta Vendetta
+5% Synergy $0.18
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+4% Synergy $1.21
Power Word Kill Power Word Kill
+4% Synergy $0.09
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+3% Synergy $3.91
Dismember Dismember
+3% Synergy $5.16
Slice from the Shadows Slice from the Shadows
+3% Synergy $0.04
Victim of Night Victim of Night
+3% Synergy $0.31
Feign Death Feign Death
+1% Synergy $1.02
Overkill Overkill
+1% Synergy $0.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.50
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
-1% Synergy $0.10
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-3% Synergy $1.69
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-7% Synergy $4.35
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-16% Synergy $4.24
Village Rites Village Rites
-16% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-16% Synergy $21.94

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Mari, the Killing Quill's game plan and control the board.

Back in Town Back in Town
+43% Synergy $1.36
Make an Example Make an Example
+27% Synergy $6.50
Blood Money Blood Money
+24% Synergy $0.55
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+23% Synergy $1.39
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+14% Synergy $0.24
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+14% Synergy $0.32
Mire in Misery Mire in Misery
+11% Synergy $0.65
Virtus's Maneuver Virtus's Maneuver
+11% Synergy $0.84
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+10% Synergy $24.60
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+9% Synergy $2.42
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+9% Synergy $0.23
Unearth Unearth
+6% Synergy $0.50
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+6% Synergy $0.44
Profane Command Profane Command
+6% Synergy $0.33
Extract a Confession Extract a Confession
+6% Synergy $0.15
Fell Fell
+5% Synergy $0.51
Sadistic Shell Game Sadistic Shell Game
+5% Synergy $0.27
Walk the Plank Walk the Plank
+5% Synergy $0.13
Predators' Hour Predators' Hour
+4% Synergy $0.24
Mutilate Mutilate
+3% Synergy $1.80
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+3% Synergy $2.05
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+3% Synergy $2.60
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+3% Synergy $0.39
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $19.74
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $5.60
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
0% Synergy $0.24
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-1% Synergy $2.41
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-7% Synergy $1.86
Damnation Damnation
-8% Synergy $18.65
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-8% Synergy $0.38
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-9% Synergy $5.03
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-14% Synergy $6.86
Victimize Victimize
-14% Synergy $0.48
Reanimate Reanimate
-23% Synergy $6.67

Utility Artifacts

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

Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+47% Synergy $0.88
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+31% Synergy $0.08
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+30% Synergy $2.02
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+21% Synergy $2.35
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $1.58
Cloak and Dagger Cloak and Dagger
+16% Synergy $1.22
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+11% Synergy $6.34
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+11% Synergy $4.23
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+9% Synergy $0.28
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+9% Synergy $9.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.38
Hidden Blade Hidden Blade
+7% Synergy $0.19
Pathway Arrows Pathway Arrows
+7% Synergy $0.09
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+6% Synergy $8.77
Arc Spitter Arc Spitter
+6% Synergy $0.06
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+4% Synergy $0.40
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+4% Synergy $41.18
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+4% Synergy $0.39
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+2% Synergy $0.24
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+2% Synergy $16.64
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
0% Synergy $40.10
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-1% Synergy $5.14
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.23
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-4% Synergy $0.73

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Mari, the Killing Quill's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+46% Synergy $16.13
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+32% Synergy $25.37
Discreet Retreat Discreet Retreat
+21% Synergy $0.20
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+18% Synergy $13.23
Black Market Black Market
+17% Synergy $4.37
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+13% Synergy $0.36
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+12% Synergy $12.92
Intimidation Intimidation
+12% Synergy $0.66
Rakish Crew Rakish Crew
+10% Synergy $0.08
No Mercy No Mercy
+6% Synergy $21.00
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+6% Synergy $0.87
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+5% Synergy $1.17
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+4% Synergy $2.13
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+2% Synergy $1.67
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+2% Synergy $9.20
Greed Greed
0% Synergy $0.36
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
0% Synergy $1.78
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-1% Synergy $1.25
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-4% Synergy $15.50
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-5% Synergy $3.28
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-8% Synergy $22.51
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-10% Synergy $26.35

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Mari, the Killing Quill to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-3% Synergy $7.85

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+43% Synergy $0.27
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+38% Synergy $0.30
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+12% Synergy $0.64
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+9% Synergy $34.22
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $5.27
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+8% Synergy $0.36
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+8% Synergy $14.03
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+8% Synergy $10.26
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+8% Synergy $2.05
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+7% Synergy $1.32
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $0.85
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+6% Synergy $1.36
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $6.96
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+5% Synergy $2.59
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+2% Synergy $3.16
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+1% Synergy $0.09
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-1% Synergy $12.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $3.28
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $8.55
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.11
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $45.08
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-6% Synergy $1.35
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-8% Synergy $27.86
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-12% Synergy $53.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+13% Synergy $0.29
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.28
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $31.84
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy $4.70
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.04
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.72
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-5% Synergy $3.30
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-7% Synergy $55.31

Lands

The mana base foundation for Mari, the Killing Quill decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Blackbloom Rogue Blackbloom Bog Blackbloom Rogue
+37% Synergy $0.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.13
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+7% Synergy $3.81
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+7% Synergy $0.89
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.27
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.14
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $19.74
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.21
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.50

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Mari, the Killing Quill.

Zareth San, the Trickster Zareth San, the Trickster
Anowon, the Ruin Thief Anowon, the Ruin Thief
Rilsa Rael, Kingpin Rilsa Rael, Kingpin
Alora, Merry Thief Haunted One Alora, Merry Thief // Haunted One
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Agent of the Shadow Thieves Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Iron Throne Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Agent of the Iron Throne Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Agent of the Iron Throne
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Haunted One Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Haunted One
Mastermind Plum Mastermind Plum
Ganax, Astral Hunter Criminal Past Ganax, Astral Hunter // Criminal Past
Ganax, Astral Hunter Cultist of the Absolute Ganax, Astral Hunter // Cultist of the Absolute
Ganax, Astral Hunter Haunted One Ganax, Astral Hunter // Haunted One
Sarevok, Deathbringer Popular Entertainer Sarevok, Deathbringer // Popular Entertainer
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ravos, Soultender Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ravos, Soultender
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Vial Smasher the Fierce Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Admiral Brass, Unsinkable Admiral Brass, Unsinkable
Ramirez DePietro, Pillager Ramirez DePietro, Pillager
Krydle of Baldur's Gate Krydle of Baldur's Gate
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Tavern Brawler Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Tavern Brawler
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Edward Kenway Edward Kenway
Rankle and Torbran Rankle and Torbran
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
Pavel Maliki Pavel Maliki
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Francisco, Fowl Marauder Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Vial Smasher the Fierce Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Sarevok, Deathbringer Guild Artisan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Guild Artisan
Sarevok, Deathbringer Tavern Brawler Sarevok, Deathbringer // Tavern Brawler
Ganax, Astral Hunter Agent of the Iron Throne Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Iron Throne
Ziatora, the Incinerator Ziatora, the Incinerator
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator