Malik, Grim Manipulator (Commander) - Expensive Sacrifice

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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Daydream
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
The Mind Stone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Bloodline Recollector
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
75%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Teleportation Circle
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Plaguecrafter
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Cloudshift
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Mayhem Devil
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Vona's Hunger
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Soul Shatter
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Accursed Marauder
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Deflecting Swat
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Crackling Doom
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Reanimate
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Revel in Riches
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
43%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Demonic Tutor
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Academy Manufactor
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Xorn
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Demon's Disciple
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Merciless Executioner
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Blood Artist
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Harvester of Souls
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Marionette Master
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Restoration Angel
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Opposition Agent
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Felidar Guardian
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Charming Prince
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Vihaan, Goldwaker
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Mastermind Plum
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Coalstoke Gearhulk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Gravelighter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Eerie Interlude
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-23%synergy
Dark Ritual
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Kaya's Guile
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Saw in Half
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Personify
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Flicker of Fate
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Despark
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Parting Gust
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Burnt Offering
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Inkshield
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ghostway
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Entomb
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Soul Partition
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Costly Plunder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Getaway Glamer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Big Score
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Slip On the Ring
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Go Ninja Go
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Make an Example
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Diabolic Intent
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Seal
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Single Combat
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
By Invitation Only
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-0%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Molten Duplication
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Risky Shortcut
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mire in Misery
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Flicker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-0%synergy
Farewell
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-0%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Panharmonicon
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Grinding Station
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Smokestack
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Black Market Connections
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Necropotence
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Underworld Breach
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Anointed Procession
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Grave Pact
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Black Market
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Martyr's Bond
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Grave Betrayal
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Rain of Riches
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Into the Pit
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Professor Onyx
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Command Beacon
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Fountainport
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Vault
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Mines of Moria
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Mana Crypt
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Grim Monolith
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Mirror
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Badlands
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
88%synergy
Arid Mesa
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Scrubland
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
84%synergy
Marsh Flats
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Blood Crypt
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Plateau
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
80%synergy
Sacred Foundry
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Godless Shrine
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Plains
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Mountain
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Luxury Suite
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Vault of Champions
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Savai Triome
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Spectator Seating
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Polluted Delta
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Windswept Heath
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Wooded Foothills
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Mana Confluence
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-22%synergy
Blazemire Verge
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Raucous Theater
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Nomad Outpost
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-35%synergy
Caves of Koilos
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-29%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-25%synergy
Battlefield Forge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-29%synergy