Malik, Grim Manipulator (Commander) - Optimized Control

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Negan, the Cold-BloodedNegan, the Cold-Blooded

Malik, Grim Manipulator
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Arnaud Gompertz
Dec 10, 2025
Arnaud Gompertz
Get Creative With These Uncanny Brews Filled With Mardudes
Branching Out continues on with three-color commanders, kicking things off with Mardu, and some unexpected brews.
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