Mari, the Killing Quill
$6.08
$6.08Legendary Creature — Vampire Assassin
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1677
Current Rank
#1911
Last Week
#1645
Past 2 Years
1,045
Decks
Links & Decks
Mono-Black Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Mari, the Killing Quill decks.
Lich's Relic+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.10
Olinda the Oblivious+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
Gideon the Oathless+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.40
Boss Uramon, Shadow's Reach+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
Multiply by Zero+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.32
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Mari, the Killing Quill's abilities and overall game plan.
Royal Assassin+70% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$0.40
Hoard Robber+68% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$0.25
Changeling Outcast+66% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$2.64
Grim Hireling+59% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$12.41
Oona's Blackguard+58% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.36
Zhentarim Bandit+56% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.25
Nighthawk Scavenger+55% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.65
Vampire Cutthroat+55% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.51
Morbid Opportunist+54% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.32
Shadow Alley Denizen+53% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$0.22
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Mari, the Killing Quill decks.
Royal Assassin+70% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$0.40
Hoard Robber+68% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$0.25
Changeling Outcast+66% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$2.64
Grim Hireling+59% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$12.41
Oona's Blackguard+58% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.36
Nighthawk Scavenger+55% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.65
Morbid Opportunist+54% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.32
Rankle, Master of Pranks+51% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$2.70
Defile+24% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$1.06
Feed the Swarm+15% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.21
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Opposition Agent+10% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$19.67
Vampiric Tutor-11% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$53.81
Demonic Tutor-14% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$66.26
Bolas's Citadel-19% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$16.10
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Mari, the Killing Quill's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Zhentarim Bandit+56% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.25
Vampire Cutthroat+55% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.51
Shadow Alley Denizen+53% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$0.22
Nekrataal+49% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.14
Audacious Thief+49% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.21
Massacre Girl+48% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$0.48
Big Game Hunter+45% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.40
Unstoppable Slasher+40% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$7.81
Hooded Blightfang+39% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.62
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire+39% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$4.32
Blackbloom Rogue+39% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.13
Ravenloft Adventurer+36% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.38
Assassin Initiate+35% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.28
Thieves' Guild Enforcer+34% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.33
Black Widow, Deadly Hunter+33% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.91
Frogtosser Banneret+32% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.32
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist+28% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$11.57
Gonti, Lord of Luxury+26% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.38
Marionette Master+25% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$2.74
Rev, Tithe Extractor+25% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$23.81
Nightshade Assassin+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.25
Vincent Valentine+23% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$1.37
White Widow, Yelena Belova+23% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.72
Massacre Girl, Known Killer+22% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.50
Termination Facilitator+22% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$2.52
Prickly Boggart+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.30
Orochi Soul-Reaver+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$9.14
Virtus the Veiled+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$8.06
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.30
Tinybones, the Pickpocket+20% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$7.72
Vein Ripper+19% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$7.82
Thorn of the Black Rose+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.16
Mirkwood Bats+18% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$1.34
Kiku, Night's Flower+17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.60
Guul Draz Assassin+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$3.03
Vadmir, New Blood+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.33
Undercity Scrounger+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.27
Stinkdrinker Bandit+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.22
Forsaken Miner+14% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$2.13
Sanguine Spy+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.30
Raven Eagle+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.23
Doomed Necromancer+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.38
Dogged Detective+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.25
Dauthi Voidwalker+12% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$5.85
Opposition Agent+10% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$19.67
Massacre Wurm0% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$2.69
Accursed Marauder-6% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.32
Zulaport Cutthroat-7% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.42
Gray Merchant of Asphodel-24% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$5.00
Crypt Ghast-25% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$16.92
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Mari, the Killing Quill safe.
Soul Shatter+38% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$3.57
Vona's Hunger+33% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$5.95
Go for the Throat+30% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.65
Sheoldred's Edict+30% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$1.44
Tragic Slip+29% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.27
Shoot the Sheriff+28% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.99
Force of Despair+25% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$6.39
Malicious Affliction+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$3.09
Infernal Grasp+19% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.37
Doom Blade+18% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.36
Curtains' Call+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.59
Deadly Dispute+14% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.28
Fake Your Own Death+12% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.23
Murder+12% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.18
Hero's Downfall+9% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.27
Lethal Scheme+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.30
Hagra Mauling+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.04
Chain Assassination+8% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.29
Liliana's Triumph+8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.30
Flare of Malice+7% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$3.18
Consuming Corruption+7% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.30
Fell the Profane+6% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$5.42
Sudden Spoiling+6% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$6.72
Price of Fame+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.30
V.A.T.S.+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.13
Cast Down+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.53
Drag to the Underworld+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.21
Heartless Act+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.21
Cut Down+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.99
Fatal Push+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.78
Vendetta+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.26
Snuff Out+4% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$13.13
Slaughter Pact+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.58
Victim of Night+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.35
Bitter Triumph+3% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.28
Dismember+2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.60
Withering Torment+2% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$1.53
Overkill+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.30
Feign Death+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.82
Malakir Rebirth0% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$13.83
Supernatural Stamina-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.18
Not Dead After All-2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.32
Undying Malice-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.34
Imp's Mischief-6% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$9.68
Vampiric Tutor-11% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$53.81
Deadly Rollick-16% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$28.56
Village Rites-17% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.74
Dark Ritual-18% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$8.00
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Mari, the Killing Quill's game plan and control the board.
Blood Money+26% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$2.61
Make an Example+25% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$10.53
In Garruk's Wake+20% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$3.14
Exsanguinate+15% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.43
Mire in Misery+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.58
Night's Whisper+10% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$6.37
Virtus's Maneuver+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.88
Sign in Blood+7% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$4.24
Extract a Confession+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.23
Torment of Hailfire+6% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$34.42
Read the Bones+6% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.30
Fell+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.34
Sadistic Shell Game+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.45
Gix's Command+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.45
Profane Command+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.37
Predators' Hour+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.39
Unearth+4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.45
Crippling Fear+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.13
Will of the Abzan+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.41
Mutilate+2% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$2.19
Agadeem's Awakening+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$28.11
Decree of Pain+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.37
Blasphemous Edict0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$4.32
Decorum Dissertation0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$5.28
Insatiable Avarice0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$5.53
Diabolic Tutor-5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.32
Syphon Mind-6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.34
Damnation-7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$22.05
Bubbling Muck-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.18
Victimize-13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.26
Demonic Tutor-14% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$66.26
Toxic Deluge-16% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$5.08
Reanimate-24% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$10.26
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Thieves' Tools+30% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.26
Vorpal Sword+26% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$2.60
Whispersilk Cloak+18% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$2.14
Cloak and Dagger+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.20
Swiftfoot Boots+13% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$1.78
Quietus Spike+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.12
Brotherhood Regalia+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$9.59
Hidden Blade+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.32
Tithing Blade+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.52
Sword of the Animist+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$5.63
Bontu's Monument+5% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$4.58
Mask of Memory+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.37
Cranial Plating+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.39
Lightning Greaves+3% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$4.00
Thornbite Staff+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$20.49
Vat of Rebirth+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.32
Shadowspear+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$31.56
Commander's Plate0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$35.04
Whip of Erebos-1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$9.77
Wayfarer's Bauble-1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.31
Expedition Map-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.53
Jet Medallion-6% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$13.70
Bolas's Citadel-19% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$16.10
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Mari, the Killing Quill's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Revel in Riches+43% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$21.32
Bitterblossom+29% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$31.92
Black Market Connections+17% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$10.91
Black Market+14% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$6.13
Cover of Darkness+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$21.82
Agent of the Iron Throne+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.50
Rakish Crew+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.22
Intimidation+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.91
Nowhere to Run+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.59
Kaya's Ghostform+6% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.78
No Mercy+5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$25.35
Call of the Ring+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.16
Wound Reflection+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$14.18
Greed+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.30
Meathook Massacre II0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.46
Phyrexian Reclamation-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.92
Dictate of Erebos-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$17.58
Phyrexian Arena-6% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$4.35
The Meathook Massacre-8% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$26.52
Grave Pact-10% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$30.93
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Mari, the Killing Quill to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Liliana of the Dark Realms-2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$9.68
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Rogue's Passage+39% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.77
Access Tunnel+34% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.60
Witch's Cottage+9% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.81
Shizo, Death's Storehouse+8% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$35.64
Mortuary Mire+8% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.44
Detection Tower+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.20
Secret Tunnel+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.41
Treasure Vault+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.50
Arcane Lighthouse+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.85
War Room+6% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$5.31
Spymaster's Vault+6% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$2.06
The Black Gate+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$10.18
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$10.76
Bojuka Bog+4% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$1.54
Reliquary Tower+2% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$4.91
Barren Moor+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.34
Castle Locthwain0% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$4.31
Temple of the False God-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.34
Cabal Stronghold-1% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$13.85
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$11.42
Midgar, City of Mako-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.52
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-4% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$40.27
Cabal Coffers-9% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$27.16
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-11% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$53.47
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Heraldic Banner+10% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.37
Charcoal Diamond+1% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.37
Nyx Lotus0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$4.26
Throne of Eldraine0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$29.41
Mind Stone-1% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.30
Thought Vessel-1% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$2.23
Caged Sun-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.87
Fellwar Stone-4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.91
Sol Ring-5% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$1.97
Arcane Signet-6% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$1.16
The Soul Stone-7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$88.79
Lands
The mana base foundation for Mari, the Killing Quill decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Blackbloom Rogue+39% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.13
Hagra Mauling+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.04
Path of Ancestry+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.27
Fell the Profane+6% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$5.42
Demolition Field+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.33
Agadeem's Awakening+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$28.11
Swamp+1% Synergy
in 97% of decks
$0.11
Malakir Rebirth0% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$13.83
Myriad Landscape0% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.31
Mari, the Killing Quill Deck Stats
Based on 1,045 Mari, the Killing Quill decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 21 |
| 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 3 |
| 6 | 2 |
99
cards
- Creature 29
- Instant 12
- Sorcery 8
- Artifact 10
- Enchantment 5
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 29 |
| Instant | 12 |
| Sorcery | 8 |
| Artifact | 10 |
| Enchantment | 5 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 28 basic, 7 nonbasic
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| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 1297 |
| 2024-11 | 1013 |
| 2024-12 | 1240 |
| 2025-01 | 1198 |
| 2025-02 | 1454 |
| 2025-03 | 1515 |
| 2025-04 | 1378 |
| 2025-05 | 1274 |
| 2025-06 | 1570 |
| 2025-07 | 1281 |
| 2025-08 | 1619 |
| 2025-09 | 1540 |
| 2025-10 | 1480 |
| 2025-11 | 1301 |
| 2025-12 | 1552 |
| 2026-01 | 1553 |
| 2026-02 | 1544 |
| 2026-03 | 1610 |
| 2026-04 | 1659 |
| 2026-05 | 1662 |
| 2026-06 | 1687 |
| 2026-07 | 1803 |
| 2026-08 | 1693 |
| 2026-09 | 2466 |
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