Malik, Grim Manipulator (Commander) - Optimized Aristocrats

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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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89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Revel in Riches
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
80%synergy
Demon's Disciple
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Plaguecrafter
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
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78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
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78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
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67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
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78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
60%synergy
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78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
60%synergy
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78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Crackling Doom
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Xorn
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Mayhem Devil
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Soul Shatter
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
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67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
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Teferi's Protection
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Smothering Tithe
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Field of the Dead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
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Marionette Master
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Academy Manufactor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Vihaan, Goldwaker
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Blood Artist
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Mastermind Plum
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Merciless Executioner
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Gaius van Baelsar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland Raider
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Felidar Guardian
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Harvester of Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Wall of Omens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Massacre Girl
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Teysa Karlov
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Sheoldred's Edict
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Deadly Dispute
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Cloudshift
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ephemerate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Eerie Interlude
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Kaya's Guile
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Demand Answers
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Sacrifice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Malice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Skeletal Scrying
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Final Showdown
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Consumed by Greed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Saw in Half
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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Make an Example
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Exsanguinate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Diabolic Intent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Painful Truths
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Living Death
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
By Invitation Only
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Temporal Extortion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Merciless Eviction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Unearth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Choice of Damnations
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Killing Wave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Council's Judgment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Angelic Purge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Boltwave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Capital Punishment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Armageddon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Day of Judgment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Covetous Elegy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Portal to Phyrexia
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Panharmonicon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Helm of Obedience
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Helm of the Host
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Meathook Massacre II
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Black Market Connections
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Grave Pact
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Anointed Procession
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Martyr's Bond
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Airbender Ascension
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Monologue Tax
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Rest in Peace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sanguine Bond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Rain of Riches
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
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Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Fomori Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Thran Portal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Volatile Fault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Throne of the High City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Mudflat Village
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Blood Crypt
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Godless Shrine
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Battlefield Forge
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Spectator Seating
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Caves of Koilos
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Savai Triome
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Nomad Outpost
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-25%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Badlands
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scrubland
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
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