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Average Deck for Malik, Grim Manipulator - Expensive Upgraded Control
Alternate Names:
Negan, the Cold-BloodedNegan, the Cold-Blooded
Malik, Grim Manipulator
Rank #688
4decks
Dec 10, 2025
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Malik, Grim ManipulatorMalik, Grim Manipulator
Creatures (26)
- 1Academy ManufactorAcademy Manufactor
- 1Accursed MarauderAccursed Marauder
- 1Braids, Arisen NightmareBraids, Arisen Nightmare
- 1Claim JumperClaim Jumper
- 1Elesh Norn, Mother of MachinesElesh Norn, Mother of Machines
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Gadrak, the Crown-ScourgeGadrak, the Crown-Scourge
- 1Goldspan DragonGoldspan Dragon
- 1Kambal, Profiteering MayorKambal, Profiteering Mayor
- 1Loran of the Third PathLoran of the Third Path
- 1Lotho, Corrupt ShirriffLotho, Corrupt Shirriff
- 1Mahadi, Emporium MasterMahadi, Emporium Master
- 1Marionette ApprenticeMarionette Apprentice
- 1Marionette MasterMarionette Master
- 1Mayhem DevilMayhem Devil
- 1Mirkwood BatsMirkwood Bats
- 1Morbid OpportunistMorbid Opportunist
- 1PlaguecrafterPlaguecrafter
- 1Professional Face-BreakerProfessional Face-Breaker
- 1Ragavan, Nimble PilfererRagavan, Nimble Pilferer
- 1Ratadrabik of UrborgRatadrabik of Urborg
- 1SheoldredSheoldred
- 1Smaug, Wicked WormSmaug, Wicked Worm
- 1Sun TitanSun Titan
- 1Tergrid, God of FrightTergrid, God of Fright
- 1XornXorn
Instants (12)
- 1CloudshiftCloudshift
- 1Eerie InterludeEerie Interlude
- 1EphemerateEphemerate
- 1Flawless ManeuverFlawless Maneuver
- 1Kaya's GuileKaya's Guile
- 1Liliana's TriumphLiliana's Triumph
- 1Orim's ChantOrim's Chant
- 1Sheoldred's EdictSheoldred's Edict
- 1Teferi's ProtectionTeferi's Protection
- 1Thrilling EncoreThrilling Encore
- 1Tibalt's TrickeryTibalt's Trickery
- 1Vona's HungerVona's Hunger
Sorceries (8)
- 1Blasphemous EdictBlasphemous Edict
- 1DamnDamn
- 1Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1Promise of LoyaltyPromise of Loyalty
- 1Rise of the Dark RealmsRise of the Dark Realms
- 1Ruinous UltimatumRuinous Ultimatum
- 1Torment of HailfireTorment of Hailfire
- 1Wheel of FortuneWheel of Fortune
Artifacts (10)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Boros SignetBoros Signet
- 1Conjurer's ClosetConjurer's Closet
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Portal to PhyrexiaPortal to Phyrexia
- 1Rakdos SignetRakdos Signet
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Talisman of ConvictionTalisman of Conviction
- 1Talisman of HierarchyTalisman of Hierarchy
- 1Talisman of IndulgenceTalisman of Indulgence
Enchantments (7)
- 1Black Market ConnectionsBlack Market Connections
- 1Blind ObedienceBlind Obedience
- 1Phyrexian ArenaPhyrexian Arena
- 1Revel in RichesRevel in Riches
- 1Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
- 1Touch the Spirit RealmTouch the Spirit Realm
- 1Trouble in PairsTrouble in Pairs
Planeswalkers (4)
- 1Chandra, Torch of DefianceChandra, Torch of Defiance
- 1Liliana, Dreadhorde GeneralLiliana, Dreadhorde General
- 1Ob Nixilis ReignitedOb Nixilis Reignited
- 1The Eternal WandererThe Eternal Wanderer
Lands (32)
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1BadlandsBadlands
- 1Battlefield ForgeBattlefield Forge
- 1Blood CryptBlood Crypt
- 1Bloodstained MireBloodstained Mire
- 1Cavern of SoulsCavern of Souls
- 1Caves of KoilosCaves of Koilos
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Forbidden OrchardForbidden Orchard
- 1Godless ShrineGodless Shrine
- 1Hall of Heliod's GenerosityHall of Heliod's Generosity
- 1Luxury SuiteLuxury Suite
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1MountainMountain
- 2PlainsPlains
- 1PlateauPlateau
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Sacred FoundrySacred Foundry
- 1Savai TriomeSavai Triome
- 1ScrublandScrubland
- 1Shadowy BackstreetShadowy Backstreet
- 1Spectator SeatingSpectator Seating
- 1Spire of IndustrySpire of Industry
- 2SwampSwamp
- 1The Tabernacle at Pendrell ValeThe Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
- 1Urborg, Tomb of YawgmothUrborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1Vault of ChampionsVault of Champions
- 1Verdant CatacombsVerdant Catacombs
- 1Windswept HeathWindswept Heath
Academy Manufactor
Academy Manufactor
Accursed Marauder
Accursed Marauder
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
Claim Jumper
Claim Jumper
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
Goldspan Dragon
Goldspan Dragon
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
Loran of the Third Path
Loran of the Third Path
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
Mahadi, Emporium Master
Mahadi, Emporium Master
Marionette Apprentice
Marionette Apprentice
Marionette Master
Marionette Master
Mayhem Devil
Mayhem Devil
Mirkwood Bats
Mirkwood Bats
Morbid Opportunist
Morbid Opportunist
Plaguecrafter
Plaguecrafter
Professional Face-Breaker
Professional Face-Breaker
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Ratadrabik of Urborg
Ratadrabik of Urborg
Sheoldred
Sheoldred
Smaug, Wicked Worm
Smaug, Wicked Worm
Sun Titan
Sun Titan
Tergrid, God of Fright
Tergrid, God of Fright
Xorn
Xorn
Instants (12)
Cloudshift
Cloudshift
Eerie Interlude
Eerie Interlude
Ephemerate
Ephemerate
Flawless Maneuver
Flawless Maneuver
Kaya's Guile
Kaya's Guile
Liliana's Triumph
Liliana's Triumph
Orim's Chant
Orim's Chant
Sheoldred's Edict
Sheoldred's Edict
Teferi's Protection
Teferi's Protection
Thrilling Encore
Thrilling Encore
Tibalt's Trickery
Tibalt's Trickery
Vona's Hunger
Vona's Hunger
Sorceries (8)
Blasphemous Edict
Blasphemous Edict
Damn
Damn
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Promise of Loyalty
Promise of Loyalty
Rise of the Dark Realms
Rise of the Dark Realms
Ruinous Ultimatum
Ruinous Ultimatum
Torment of Hailfire
Torment of Hailfire
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune
Artifacts (10)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Boros Signet
Boros Signet
Conjurer's Closet
Conjurer's Closet
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Portal to Phyrexia
Portal to Phyrexia
Rakdos Signet
Rakdos Signet
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Conviction
Talisman of Hierarchy
Talisman of Hierarchy
Talisman of Indulgence
Talisman of Indulgence
Enchantments (7)
Black Market Connections
Black Market Connections
Blind Obedience
Blind Obedience
Phyrexian Arena
Phyrexian Arena
Revel in Riches
Revel in Riches
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Touch the Spirit Realm
Touch the Spirit Realm
Trouble in Pairs
Trouble in Pairs
Planeswalkers (4)
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
Ob Nixilis Reignited
Ob Nixilis Reignited
The Eternal Wanderer
The Eternal Wanderer
Lands (27)
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Badlands
Badlands
Battlefield Forge
Battlefield Forge
Blood Crypt
Blood Crypt
Bloodstained Mire
Bloodstained Mire
Cavern of Souls
Cavern of Souls
Caves of Koilos
Caves of Koilos
Command Tower
Command Tower
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Forbidden Orchard
Forbidden Orchard
Godless Shrine
Godless Shrine
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
Luxury Suite
Luxury Suite
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Plateau
Plateau
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Sacred Foundry
Sacred Foundry
Savai Triome
Savai Triome
Scrubland
Scrubland
Shadowy Backstreet
Shadowy Backstreet
Spectator Seating
Spectator Seating
Spire of Industry
Spire of Industry
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Vault of Champions
Vault of Champions
Verdant Catacombs
Verdant Catacombs
Windswept Heath
Windswept Heath
Basics (3)
Mountain
Mountain
Plains
2 Plains
Swamp
2 Swamp