Malik, Grim Manipulator (Commander) - Budget

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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Daydream
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Social Snub
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Merchant of Venom
4.5%inclusion3 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Ominous Harvest
4.5%inclusion3 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
4.5%inclusion3 decks67 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Plaguecrafter
68%inclusion259 decks381 decks
66%synergy
Accursed Marauder
62%inclusion237 decks381 decks
59%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
58%inclusion220 decks381 decks
57%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
60%inclusion228 decks381 decks
54%synergy
Mayhem Devil
61%inclusion234 decks381 decks
53%synergy
Crackling Doom
69%inclusion262 decks381 decks
52%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
59%inclusion223 decks381 decks
50%synergy
Cloudshift
53%inclusion203 decks381 decks
50%synergy
Demon's Disciple
48%inclusion182 decks381 decks
47%synergy
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
46%inclusion176 decks381 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Morbid Opportunist
59%inclusion223 decks381 decks
40%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
56%inclusion214 decks381 decks
39%synergy
Merciless Executioner
44%inclusion166 decks381 decks
43%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
42%inclusion160 decks381 decks
39%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
42%inclusion159 decks381 decks
36%synergy
Deadly Dispute
41%inclusion156 decks381 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion155 decks381 decks
28%synergy
Ephemerate
40%inclusion154 decks381 decks
35%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
40%inclusion153 decks381 decks
39%synergy
Flicker of Fate
40%inclusion152 decks381 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
7.9%inclusion30 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Nadier's Nightblade
39%inclusion148 decks381 decks
34%synergy
Legate Lanius, Caesar's Ace
39%inclusion148 decks381 decks
37%synergy
Harvester of Souls
39%inclusion147 decks381 decks
36%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
38%inclusion144 decks381 decks
33%synergy
Vihaan, Goldwaker
37%inclusion142 decks381 decks
33%synergy
Blood Artist
36%inclusion136 decks381 decks
18%synergy
Gravelighter
34%inclusion131 decks381 decks
34%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
34%inclusion130 decks381 decks
34%synergy
Restoration Angel
30%inclusion115 decks381 decks
29%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
30%inclusion113 decks381 decks
26%synergy
Marionette Master
29%inclusion110 decks381 decks
25%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
29%inclusion110 decks381 decks
23%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
29%inclusion81 decks281 decks
16%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
29%inclusion109 decks381 decks
24%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
28%inclusion103 decks367 decks
25%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
27%inclusion102 decks381 decks
20%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
26%inclusion98 decks381 decks
25%synergy
Sun Titan
25%inclusion97 decks381 decks
15%synergy
Flickerwisp
24%inclusion93 decks381 decks
24%synergy
Academy Manufactor
22%inclusion85 decks381 decks
14%synergy
Crime Novelist
22%inclusion83 decks381 decks
17%synergy
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
19%inclusion73 decks381 decks
10%synergy
Charming Prince
19%inclusion73 decks381 decks
19%synergy
Wasteland Raider
18%inclusion69 decks381 decks
16%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
18%inclusion67 decks381 decks
16%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
17%inclusion66 decks381 decks
16%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
16%inclusion62 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Xorn
16%inclusion60 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
15%inclusion57 decks381 decks
14%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
14%inclusion53 decks381 decks
14%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion52 decks381 decks
-2%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
14%inclusion52 decks381 decks
-5%synergy
Teysa Karlov
13%inclusion50 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Mastermind Plum
13%inclusion48 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
12%inclusion47 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Clackbridge Troll
11%inclusion43 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
11%inclusion42 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
11%inclusion41 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Benalish Sleeper
10%inclusion38 decks381 decks
10%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
10%inclusion37 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
8.7%inclusion33 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter
8.4%inclusion32 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Felidar Guardian
7.6%inclusion29 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Gaius van Baelsar
7.1%inclusion17 decks239 decks
6%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
7.1%inclusion27 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Rankle and Torbran
7.1%inclusion27 decks381 decks
7%synergy
High-Society Hunter
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
6.8%inclusion26 decks381 decks
-3%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
6.6%inclusion25 decks381 decks
-2%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
6.6%inclusion25 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Soul Shatter
35%inclusion134 decks381 decks
33%synergy
Kaya's Guile
34%inclusion128 decks381 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
34%inclusion128 decks381 decks
-28%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
28%inclusion106 decks381 decks
28%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
24%inclusion92 decks381 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
24%inclusion91 decks381 decks
-23%synergy
Vona's Hunger
21%inclusion81 decks381 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion77 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Slip On the Ring
18%inclusion69 decks381 decks
18%synergy
Parting Gust
17%inclusion63 decks379 decks
16%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion59 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Personify
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Szat's Will
14%inclusion55 decks381 decks
14%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion55 decks381 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion53 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion53 decks381 decks
-4%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion46 decks381 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion44 decks381 decks
-0%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
12%inclusion44 decks381 decks
-22%synergy
Getaway Glamer
11%inclusion42 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
11%inclusion42 decks381 decks
10%synergy
Long Road Home
10%inclusion40 decks381 decks
10%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
10%inclusion39 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
9.4%inclusion36 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
9.4%inclusion36 decks381 decks
-2%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.4%inclusion36 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Sudden Edict
9.4%inclusion36 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
8.9%inclusion34 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.4%inclusion32 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.1%inclusion31 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.1%inclusion31 decks381 decks
-1%synergy
Terminate
8.1%inclusion31 decks381 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.1%inclusion31 decks381 decks
-9%synergy
Scrollshift
7.6%inclusion29 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Semester's End
7.3%inclusion28 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
7.1%inclusion27 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Ghostway
7.1%inclusion27 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
6.6%inclusion25 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.6%inclusion25 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
6.3%inclusion24 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
6.0%inclusion23 decks381 decks
-9%synergy
Consumed by Greed
5.8%inclusion22 decks379 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
5.8%inclusion22 decks381 decks
-0%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
5.5%inclusion21 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Costly Plunder
5.5%inclusion21 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
By Invitation Only
29%inclusion111 decks381 decks
29%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
29%inclusion109 decks381 decks
26%synergy
Single Combat
27%inclusion104 decks381 decks
26%synergy
Innocent Blood
25%inclusion97 decks381 decks
25%synergy
Painful Truths
23%inclusion87 decks381 decks
15%synergy
Read the Bones
22%inclusion85 decks381 decks
14%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
21%inclusion81 decks381 decks
-18%synergy
Make an Example
19%inclusion72 decks381 decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion64 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion64 decks381 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion61 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Mire in Misery
16%inclusion61 decks381 decks
16%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
15%inclusion59 decks381 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion58 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Go Ninja Go
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Fatal Grudge
13%inclusion50 decks381 decks
13%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
12%inclusion45 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion44 decks381 decks
-11%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion44 decks381 decks
-4%synergy
Another Round
11%inclusion43 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion36 decks344 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion38 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
9.2%inclusion35 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Rush of Dread
8.7%inclusion33 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
7.9%inclusion30 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.6%inclusion29 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Season of Loss
7.4%inclusion28 decks379 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.3%inclusion28 decks381 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Money
7.1%inclusion27 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Covetous Elegy
6.3%inclusion24 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Angrath's Rampage
5.8%inclusion22 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Bounty
5.5%inclusion21 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
30%inclusion115 decks381 decks
29%synergy
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
26%inclusion98 decks381 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion77 decks381 decks
-11%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
17%inclusion63 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion62 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Tithing Blade
13%inclusion51 decks381 decks
13%synergy
Panharmonicon
13%inclusion49 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Map
12%inclusion47 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
12%inclusion47 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.8%inclusion26 decks381 decks
-27%synergy
Enchantments
Rain of Riches
29%inclusion110 decks381 decks
24%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
23%inclusion88 decks381 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion85 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Teleportation Circle
22%inclusion83 decks381 decks
20%synergy
Life Insurance
21%inclusion79 decks381 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
19%inclusion72 decks381 decks
17%synergy
Martyr's Bond
17%inclusion64 decks381 decks
16%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
16%inclusion61 decks381 decks
14%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
15%inclusion59 decks381 decks
14%synergy
Revel in Riches
14%inclusion53 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Airbender Ascension
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
11%inclusion39 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
8.4%inclusion25 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
8.1%inclusion31 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
7.7%inclusion29 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.3%inclusion28 decks381 decks
-7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.8%inclusion26 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Doom Foretold
6.6%inclusion25 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.8%inclusion22 decks381 decks
1%synergy
Far Traveler
5.5%inclusion21 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
33%inclusion125 decks381 decks
31%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.5%inclusion21 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion112 decks381 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion45 decks381 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion34 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.1%inclusion31 decks381 decks
-7%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.6%inclusion25 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion313 decks381 decks
-4%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion312 decks381 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
47%inclusion179 decks381 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
41%inclusion156 decks381 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
39%inclusion147 decks381 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion144 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
37%inclusion141 decks381 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion121 decks381 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
28%inclusion105 decks381 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion96 decks381 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion73 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.3%inclusion28 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion27 decks381 decks
-4%synergy
Bounty Board
7.1%inclusion27 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion380 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion380 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion379 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion337 decks381 decks
-4%synergy
Nomad Outpost
67%inclusion257 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion233 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
47%inclusion180 decks381 decks
22%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
47%inclusion179 decks381 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion174 decks381 decks
-8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
45%inclusion171 decks381 decks
-7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion162 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
41%inclusion156 decks381 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Silence
40%inclusion154 decks381 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
39%inclusion150 decks381 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion146 decks381 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion143 decks381 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Malice
38%inclusion143 decks381 decks
22%synergy
Shattered Landscape
37%inclusion140 decks381 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion135 decks381 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion104 decks381 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Field
27%inclusion103 decks381 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
22%inclusion85 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
21%inclusion81 decks381 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion80 decks381 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion80 decks381 decks
-7%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
18%inclusion70 decks381 decks
7%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
18%inclusion69 decks381 decks
3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
18%inclusion67 decks381 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
15%inclusion57 decks381 decks
-7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion57 decks381 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Peak
15%inclusion56 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
14%inclusion52 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
13%inclusion51 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion48 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion46 decks381 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion45 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Canyon Slough
11%inclusion43 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Scoured Barrens
10%inclusion39 decks381 decks
1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
7.6%inclusion29 decks381 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Moor
7.3%inclusion28 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.8%inclusion26 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.6%inclusion25 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.3%inclusion24 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
5.5%inclusion21 decks381 decks
-20%synergy
Graven Cairns
5.2%inclusion20 decks381 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Peaks
5.2%inclusion20 decks381 decks
1%synergy