Malik, Grim Manipulator (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Control

Alternate Names:

Negan, the Cold-BloodedNegan, the Cold-Blooded

Arnaud Gompertz
Dec 10, 2025
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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Smothering Tithe
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
76%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Mirkwood Bats
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
83%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Mayhem Devil
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Accursed Marauder
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Academy Manufactor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Xorn
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Plaguecrafter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Marionette Master
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Vihaan, Goldwaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Claim Jumper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Gandalf the White
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Flamescroll Celebrant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Grim Haruspex
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Discerning Financier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cadric, Soul Kindler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Grim Hireling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Voice of Victory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Ratadrabik of Urborg
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Legate Lanius, Caesar's Ace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Hardened Tactician
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Vona's Hunger
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Eerie Interlude
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Cloudshift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Kaya's Guile
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Saw in Half
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Orim's Chant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Thrilling Encore
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Soul Partition
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Not Dead After All
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Undying Evil
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Flare of Malice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Soul Shatter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Wear // Tear
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-29%synergy
Mandate of Peace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Crackling Doom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Reprieve
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Brought Back
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Season of Loss
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Make an Example
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Mire in Misery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Daydream
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Portal to Phyrexia
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Vexing Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Panharmonicon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tithing Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
82%synergy
Teleportation Circle
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Revel in Riches
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Out of Time
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Airbender Ascension
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Maze of Ith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Treasure Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Crystal Vein
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Witch's Cottage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Emergence Zone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Karoo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Everglades
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-19%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Exotic Orchard
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
47%synergy
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
69%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
69%synergy
Savai Triome
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Cavern of Souls
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Mount Doom
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Spectator Seating
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
34%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Cave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Elegant Parlor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Forlorn Flats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy