Malik, Grim Manipulator (Commander) - Optimized Aristocrats

Alternate Names:

Negan, the Cold-BloodedNegan, the Cold-Blooded

Malik, Grim Manipulator
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Arnaud Gompertz
Dec 10, 2025
Arnaud Gompertz
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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Smaug the Magnificent
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Gleaming Splendor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
The Arkenstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dragon-Cursed Halls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Misty Mountains Cold
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Revel in Riches
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
94%synergy
Teleportation Circle
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
89%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
86%synergy
Xorn
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
83%synergy
Mayhem Devil
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
83%synergy
Vona's Hunger
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
81%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
74%synergy
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Soul Shatter
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
71%synergy
Marionette Master
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
69%synergy
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Crackling Doom
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
56%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Accursed Marauder
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
56%synergy
Ephemerate
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Plaguecrafter
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Smothering Tithe
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Jeska's Will
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Field of the Dead
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
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Esper Sentinel
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Blood Artist
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Demon's Disciple
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Vihaan, Goldwaker
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Mastermind Plum
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Academy Manufactor
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Merciless Executioner
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Charming Prince
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Felidar Guardian
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Harvester of Souls
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
It That Betrays
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Fumulus, the Infestation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Popular Egotist
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Grave Researcher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Smaug, Wicked Worm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vincent Valentine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Royal Warden
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Cloudshift
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Big Score
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Eerie Interlude
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Malice
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Kaya's Guile
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Inkshield
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Bilbo's Gambit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Artifact Blast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Semester's End
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Burnout
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sudden Edict
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Despark
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Demand Answers
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Ghostway
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Illumination
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Make an Example
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
By Invitation Only
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Daydream
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Temporal Extortion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Season of Loss
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Writ of Return
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Choice of Damnations
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Painful Truths
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Innocent Blood
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dark Petition
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Another Round
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Single Combat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Council's Judgment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Damn
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Cataclysm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Capital Punishment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Armageddon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Covetous Elegy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Panharmonicon
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Campfire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Tithing Blade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Netherborn Altar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
The Golden Throne
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Black Market Connections
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Martyr's Bond
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Anointed Procession
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Monologue Tax
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Rain of Riches
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Momentum Breaker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Life Insurance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Dark Prophecy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Vault
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Coffers
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Volatile Fault
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Mines of Moria
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Market
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Thran Portal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Blighted Fen
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
The Mind Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
The Soul Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Signet
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-20%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Sacred Foundry
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Spectator Seating
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Savai Triome
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-0%synergy
Nomad Outpost
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Landscape
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-0%synergy
Plateau
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Scrubland
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Forum of Amity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fields of Strife
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ominous Asylum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
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