Quick Answer

Mari, the Killing Quill is a rare Legendary Creature — Vampire Assassin from NCC (NCC) costing {1}{B}{B}. Current price: $5.77 USD. Legal in Commander.

Mari, the Killing Quill MTG card

Mari, the Killing Quill

Legendary Creature — Vampire Assassin

Card Text

Whenever a creature an opponent controls dies, exile it with a hit counter on it. Assassins, Mercenaries, and Rogues you control have deathtouch and "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may remove a hit counter from a card that player owns in exile. If you do, draw a card and create two Treasure tokens."

Card Stats

3/2 rare CMC: 3.0 NCC NCC 🎨 Rob Rey
Treasure

Market Prices

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$5.77
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$3.54
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$3.99
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$4.49
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€3.56
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€4.19
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mari, the Killing Quill? Basics

Mari, the Killing Quill is a Legendary Creature — Vampire Assassin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a creature an opponent controls dies, exile it with a hit counter on it. Assassins, Mercenaries, and Rogues you control have deathtouch and "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may remove a hit counter from a card that player owns in exile. If you do, draw a card and create two Treasure tokens.""

How much mana does Mari, the Killing Quill cost to cast? Basics

Mari, the Killing Quill has a mana cost of {1}{B}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Mari, the Killing Quill's mana cost of {1}{B}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Mari, the Killing Quill has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Mari, the Killing Quill's current oracle text is: "Whenever a creature an opponent controls dies, exile it with a hit counter on it. Assassins, Mercenaries, and Rogues you control have deathtouch and "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, you may remove a hit counter from a card that player owns in exile. If you do, draw a card and create two Treasure tokens.""

What is the current price of Mari, the Killing Quill? Pricing

The current market price for Mari, the Killing Quill is approximately $5.77 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.54 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.56 EUR.

Where can I buy Mari, the Killing Quill? Pricing

You can purchase Mari, the Killing Quill from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Mari, the Killing Quill normal: $5.77 | foil: $3.54

Is Mari, the Killing Quill legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Mari, the Killing Quill in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Mari, the Killing Quill legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Mari, the Killing Quill in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Mari, the Killing Quill legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Mari, the Killing Quill is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Mari, the Killing Quill legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Mari, the Killing Quill in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Mari, the Killing Quill legal in Legacy? Legality

Mari, the Killing Quill is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Mari, the Killing Quill legal in Vintage? Legality

Mari, the Killing Quill is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Mari, the Killing Quill legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Mari, the Killing Quill in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Mari, the Killing Quill from? Details

This printing of Mari, the Killing Quill is from NCC (NCC), with collector number 89.

Mari, the Killing Quill may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Mari, the Killing Quill's rarity? Details

Mari, the Killing Quill is a rare card in NCC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Mari, the Killing Quill? Details

Mari, the Killing Quill was illustrated by Rob Rey.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Mari, the Killing Quill's power and toughness? Details

Mari, the Killing Quill is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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