Malik, Grim Manipulator (Commander) - Budget

Alternate Names:

Negan, the Cold-BloodedNegan, the Cold-Blooded

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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.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Airbender Ascension
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Destined Confrontation
3.3%inclusion2 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
3.3%inclusion2 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Azula, On the Hunt
3.1%inclusion2 decks65 decks
2%synergy
The Sentry, Golden Guardian
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Plaguecrafter
64%inclusion222 decks345 decks
63%synergy
Accursed Marauder
59%inclusion176 decks300 decks
56%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
54%inclusion188 decks345 decks
54%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
59%inclusion204 decks345 decks
53%synergy
Crackling Doom
68%inclusion233 decks345 decks
50%synergy
Mayhem Devil
58%inclusion200 decks345 decks
49%synergy
Demon's Disciple
47%inclusion162 decks345 decks
46%synergy
Cloudshift
49%inclusion170 decks345 decks
46%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
54%inclusion188 decks345 decks
46%synergy
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
46%inclusion159 decks345 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Morbid Opportunist
55%inclusion189 decks345 decks
37%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
54%inclusion185 decks345 decks
36%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
42%inclusion146 decks345 decks
36%synergy
Merciless Executioner
42%inclusion145 decks345 decks
41%synergy
Ephemerate
42%inclusion145 decks345 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion140 decks345 decks
28%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
40%inclusion137 decks345 decks
37%synergy
Flicker of Fate
39%inclusion134 decks345 decks
38%synergy
Harvester of Souls
39%inclusion133 decks345 decks
35%synergy
Soul Shatter
37%inclusion128 decks345 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
10%inclusion34 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
37%inclusion128 decks345 decks
33%synergy
Vihaan, Goldwaker
37%inclusion118 decks319 decks
33%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
37%inclusion127 decks345 decks
36%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
37%inclusion127 decks345 decks
31%synergy
Legate Lanius, Caesar's Ace
36%inclusion123 decks338 decks
34%synergy
Blood Artist
36%inclusion125 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Gravelighter
36%inclusion123 decks345 decks
35%synergy
Marionette Master
32%inclusion109 decks345 decks
27%synergy
Restoration Angel
31%inclusion108 decks345 decks
30%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
31%inclusion107 decks345 decks
27%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
29%inclusion101 decks345 decks
28%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
27%inclusion81 decks303 decks
20%synergy
Flickerwisp
27%inclusion92 decks345 decks
26%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
26%inclusion91 decks345 decks
22%synergy
Sun Titan
26%inclusion90 decks345 decks
16%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
25%inclusion72 decks283 decks
22%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
24%inclusion47 decks192 decks
11%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
24%inclusion83 decks345 decks
19%synergy
Academy Manufactor
22%inclusion77 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
22%inclusion75 decks338 decks
13%synergy
Crime Novelist
21%inclusion72 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Wasteland Raider
20%inclusion67 decks337 decks
18%synergy
Charming Prince
18%inclusion63 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
18%inclusion63 decks345 decks
17%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
18%inclusion56 decks319 decks
7%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
16%inclusion54 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Teysa Karlov
16%inclusion54 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
14%inclusion50 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
14%inclusion49 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Xorn
14%inclusion48 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
14%inclusion47 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
14%inclusion47 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Benalish Sleeper
13%inclusion44 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Clackbridge Troll
13%inclusion44 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Mastermind Plum
12%inclusion42 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
12%inclusion40 decks345 decks
-3%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
12%inclusion40 decks345 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
12%inclusion40 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
11%inclusion37 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Felidar Guardian
9.0%inclusion31 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter
8.7%inclusion30 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
High-Society Hunter
8.1%inclusion21 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
-6%synergy
Rankle and Torbran
7.5%inclusion26 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
7.5%inclusion24 decks320 decks
5%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
37%inclusion127 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
35%inclusion120 decks345 decks
34%synergy
Kaya's Guile
34%inclusion116 decks345 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
34%inclusion116 decks345 decks
-29%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
28%inclusion96 decks345 decks
28%synergy
Vona's Hunger
26%inclusion89 decks345 decks
25%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
22%inclusion77 decks345 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion77 decks345 decks
-24%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion65 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Slip On the Ring
18%inclusion61 decks345 decks
17%synergy
Parting Gust
17%inclusion50 decks294 decks
16%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion57 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion52 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion52 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Szat's Will
15%inclusion52 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion43 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
12%inclusion41 decks345 decks
-22%synergy
Eerie Interlude
12%inclusion41 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion39 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Long Road Home
11%inclusion39 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Getaway Glamer
11%inclusion36 decks319 decks
11%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
11%inclusion38 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion38 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
10%inclusion35 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Sudden Edict
10%inclusion33 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion33 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.3%inclusion32 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.3%inclusion32 decks345 decks
-7%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
9.3%inclusion32 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Terminate
9.0%inclusion31 decks345 decks
-3%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
8.1%inclusion28 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Ghostway
8.1%inclusion28 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.9%inclusion24 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Scrollshift
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Semester's End
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Consumed by Greed
6.5%inclusion19 decks294 decks
6%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.4%inclusion22 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.3%inclusion19 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Edict
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
-10%synergy
Costly Plunder
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
By Invitation Only
30%inclusion103 decks345 decks
29%synergy
Single Combat
30%inclusion102 decks345 decks
28%synergy
Innocent Blood
28%inclusion98 decks345 decks
28%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
28%inclusion97 decks345 decks
26%synergy
Make an Example
25%inclusion85 decks345 decks
24%synergy
Read the Bones
23%inclusion81 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Painful Truths
21%inclusion74 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
21%inclusion74 decks345 decks
-18%synergy
Mire in Misery
18%inclusion62 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
17%inclusion59 decks345 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion51 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion50 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion48 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion47 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion47 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion33 decks258 decks
8%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
13%inclusion44 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion44 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Fatal Grudge
11%inclusion37 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Another Round
10%inclusion33 decks319 decks
10%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
9.0%inclusion31 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
-14%synergy
Covetous Elegy
7.9%inclusion27 decks342 decks
7%synergy
Rush of Dread
7.8%inclusion25 decks319 decks
7%synergy
Angrath's Rampage
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Season of Loss
7.8%inclusion23 decks294 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Necrotic Hex
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Blood Money
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Extract a Confession
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
29%inclusion99 decks345 decks
28%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
27%inclusion92 decks345 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion72 decks345 decks
-11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion58 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
16%inclusion54 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Panharmonicon
14%inclusion47 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Tithing Blade
13%inclusion45 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion38 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Map
11%inclusion37 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Rain of Riches
26%inclusion90 decks345 decks
21%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
24%inclusion83 decks345 decks
23%synergy
Life Insurance
20%inclusion70 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion69 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
20%inclusion68 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Teleportation Circle
19%inclusion65 decks345 decks
17%synergy
Martyr's Bond
17%inclusion60 decks345 decks
17%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
17%inclusion59 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
15%inclusion53 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Revel in Riches
15%inclusion53 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
11%inclusion30 decks281 decks
10%synergy
Black Market
9.0%inclusion31 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Doom Foretold
8.7%inclusion30 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.1%inclusion28 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
-7%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
6.5%inclusion19 decks292 decks
4%synergy
Far Traveler
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
31%inclusion108 decks345 decks
29%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion94 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion38 decks345 decks
-12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion35 decks345 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion275 decks345 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion268 decks345 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion178 decks345 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
46%inclusion159 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion149 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
39%inclusion133 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion130 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
34%inclusion117 decks345 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
27%inclusion94 decks345 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion83 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion68 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion30 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Bounty Board
7.5%inclusion24 decks319 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
-6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion344 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion344 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion342 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion302 decks345 decks
-5%synergy
Nomad Outpost
67%inclusion231 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion199 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
48%inclusion164 decks345 decks
21%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
46%inclusion158 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
43%inclusion149 decks345 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Triumph
42%inclusion146 decks345 decks
20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
41%inclusion142 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
41%inclusion141 decks345 decks
-11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
39%inclusion135 decks345 decks
-11%synergy
Shattered Landscape
37%inclusion112 decks300 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion128 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Malice
37%inclusion128 decks345 decks
20%synergy
Battlefield Forge
35%inclusion122 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
35%inclusion121 decks345 decks
-16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion112 decks345 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion92 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Field
25%inclusion87 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
24%inclusion82 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
22%inclusion77 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion73 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
20%inclusion68 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
19%inclusion66 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
19%inclusion64 decks345 decks
-9%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
18%inclusion63 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
14%inclusion49 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
14%inclusion47 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Peak
14%inclusion47 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion44 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion42 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion38 decks338 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Heath
11%inclusion38 decks345 decks
-9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
11%inclusion37 decks345 decks
-6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
10%inclusion36 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion36 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
7.7%inclusion26 decks338 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.5%inclusion26 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Moor
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Peaks
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Geothermal Bog
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy