Average Deck for Malik, Grim Manipulator - Expensive Burn
Alternate Names:
Negan, the Cold-BloodedNegan, the Cold-Blooded
Malik, Grim Manipulator
Rank #679
2decks
Dec 10, 2025
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Malik, Grim ManipulatorMalik, Grim Manipulator
Creatures (28)
- 1Braids, Arisen NightmareBraids, Arisen Nightmare
- 1Carmen, Cruel SkymarcherCarmen, Cruel Skymarcher
- 1Charismatic ConquerorCharismatic Conqueror
- 1Dauntless DismantlerDauntless Dismantler
- 1Deadpool, Trading CardDeadpool, Trading Card
- 1Delney, Streetwise LookoutDelney, Streetwise Lookout
- 1Elesh Norn, Mother of MachinesElesh Norn, Mother of Machines
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Exalted SunbornExalted Sunborn
- 1Harvester of SoulsHarvester of Souls
- 1High-Society HunterHigh-Society Hunter
- 1Ingenious ArtilleristIngenious Artillerist
- 1Lotho, Corrupt ShirriffLotho, Corrupt Shirriff
- 1Mardu SiegebreakerMardu Siegebreaker
- 1Marionette ApprenticeMarionette Apprentice
- 1Mathas, Fiend SeekerMathas, Fiend Seeker
- 1Mayhem DevilMayhem Devil
- 1Mishra, Tamer of Mak FawaMishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
- 1Monk GyatsoMonk Gyatso
- 1Ob Nixilis, Captive KingpinOb Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
- 1Opposition AgentOpposition Agent
- 1Phyrexian ObliteratorPhyrexian Obliterator
- 1Professional Face-BreakerProfessional Face-Breaker
- 1Ragavan, Nimble PilfererRagavan, Nimble Pilferer
- 1Razaketh, the FoulbloodedRazaketh, the Foulblooded
- 1Reckless FireweaverReckless Fireweaver
- 1Scytheclaw RaptorScytheclaw Raptor
- 1Tinybones, the PickpocketTinybones, the Pickpocket
Instants (13)
- 1Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1Eerie InterludeEerie Interlude
- 1EntombEntomb
- 1EphemerateEphemerate
- 1Hellish RebukeHellish Rebuke
- 1Lightning BoltLightning Bolt
- 1Malakir RebirthMalakir Rebirth
- 1Orim's ChantOrim's Chant
- 1Sheoldred's EdictSheoldred's Edict
- 1SilenceSilence
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Wear // TearWear // Tear
Sorceries (6)
- 1Diabolic IntentDiabolic Intent
- 1Imperial SealImperial Seal
- 1Make an ExampleMake an Example
- 1Mythos of SnapdaxMythos of Snapdax
- 1Pitiless CarnagePitiless Carnage
- 1Praetor's GraspPraetor's Grasp
Artifacts (10)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Mox DiamondMox Diamond
- 1Nim DeathmantleNim Deathmantle
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of ConvictionTalisman of Conviction
- 1The Mind StoneThe Mind Stone
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
- 1The Soul StoneThe Soul Stone
- 1Thought VesselThought Vessel
Enchantments (7)
- 1Airbender AscensionAirbender Ascension
- 1Alchemist's TalentAlchemist's Talent
- 1High NoonHigh Noon
- 1Martyr's BondMartyr's Bond
- 1Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
- 1Touch the Spirit RealmTouch the Spirit Realm
- 1Trouble in PairsTrouble in Pairs
Planeswalker (1)
- 1The Eternal WandererThe Eternal Wanderer
Lands (34)
- 1Adagia, Windswept BastionAdagia, Windswept Bastion
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1BadlandsBadlands
- 1Blood CryptBlood Crypt
- 1Castle LocthwainCastle Locthwain
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Detection TowerDetection Tower
- 1Fetid HeathFetid Heath
- 1FountainportFountainport
- 1Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 1Godless ShrineGodless Shrine
- 1Graven CairnsGraven Cairns
- 1Kher KeepKher Keep
- 1Luxury SuiteLuxury Suite
- 1MountainMountain
- 1Nomad OutpostNomad Outpost
- 1PlainsPlains
- 1PlateauPlateau
- 1Rugged PrairieRugged Prairie
- 1Sacred FoundrySacred Foundry
- 1Sanctum of EternitySanctum of Eternity
- 1ScrublandScrubland
- 1Shattered SanctumShattered Sanctum
- 1Snow-Covered PlainsSnow-Covered Plains
- 1Snow-Covered SwampSnow-Covered Swamp
- 1Spectator SeatingSpectator Seating
- 1Spire of IndustrySpire of Industry
- 1Sundown PassSundown Pass
- 1SwampSwamp
- 1Thespian's StageThespian's Stage
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Volrath's StrongholdVolrath's Stronghold
- 1Wooded FoothillsWooded Foothills
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
Charismatic Conqueror
Charismatic Conqueror
Dauntless Dismantler
Dauntless Dismantler
Deadpool, Trading Card
Deadpool, Trading Card
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Exalted Sunborn
Exalted Sunborn
Harvester of Souls
Harvester of Souls
High-Society Hunter
High-Society Hunter
Ingenious Artillerist
Ingenious Artillerist
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
Mardu Siegebreaker
Mardu Siegebreaker
Marionette Apprentice
Marionette Apprentice
Mathas, Fiend Seeker
Mathas, Fiend Seeker
Mayhem Devil
Mayhem Devil
Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
Monk Gyatso
Monk Gyatso
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
Opposition Agent
Opposition Agent
Phyrexian Obliterator
Phyrexian Obliterator
Professional Face-Breaker
Professional Face-Breaker
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
Reckless Fireweaver
Reckless Fireweaver
Scytheclaw Raptor
Scytheclaw Raptor
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
Instants (13)
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Eerie Interlude
Eerie Interlude
Entomb
Entomb
Ephemerate
Ephemerate
Hellish Rebuke
Hellish Rebuke
Lightning Bolt
Lightning Bolt
Malakir Rebirth
Malakir Rebirth
Orim's Chant
Orim's Chant
Sheoldred's Edict
Sheoldred's Edict
Silence
Silence
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Wear // Tear
Wear // Tear
Sorceries (6)
Diabolic Intent
Diabolic Intent
Imperial Seal
Imperial Seal
Make an Example
Make an Example
Mythos of Snapdax
Mythos of Snapdax
Pitiless Carnage
Pitiless Carnage
Praetor's Grasp
Praetor's Grasp
Artifacts (10)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Mox Diamond
Mox Diamond
Nim Deathmantle
Nim Deathmantle
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Conviction
The Mind Stone
The Mind Stone
The One Ring
The One Ring
The Soul Stone
The Soul Stone
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Enchantments (7)
Airbender Ascension
Airbender Ascension
Alchemist's Talent
Alchemist's Talent
High Noon
High Noon
Martyr's Bond
Martyr's Bond
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Touch the Spirit Realm
Touch the Spirit Realm
Trouble in Pairs
Trouble in Pairs
Planeswalkers (1)
The Eternal Wanderer
The Eternal Wanderer
Lands (29)
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Badlands
Badlands
Blood Crypt
Blood Crypt
Castle Locthwain
Castle Locthwain
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Command Tower
Command Tower
Detection Tower
Detection Tower
Fetid Heath
Fetid Heath
Fountainport
Fountainport
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Godless Shrine
Godless Shrine
Graven Cairns
Graven Cairns
Kher Keep
Kher Keep
Luxury Suite
Luxury Suite
Nomad Outpost
Nomad Outpost
Plateau
Plateau
Rugged Prairie
Rugged Prairie
Sacred Foundry
Sacred Foundry
Sanctum of Eternity
Sanctum of Eternity
Scrubland
Scrubland
Shattered Sanctum
Shattered Sanctum
Spectator Seating
Spectator Seating
Spire of Industry
Spire of Industry
Sundown Pass
Sundown Pass
Thespian's Stage
Thespian's Stage
Verdant Catacombs
Verdant Catacombs
Volrath's Stronghold
Volrath's Stronghold
Wooded Foothills
Wooded Foothills
Basics (5)
Mountain
Mountain
Plains
Plains
Snow-Covered Plains
Snow-Covered Plains
Snow-Covered Swamp
Snow-Covered Swamp
Swamp
Swamp