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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Daydream
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
The Mind Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bloodline Recollector
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Teleportation Circle
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Ephemerate
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
70%synergy
Plaguecrafter
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Soul Shatter
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Accursed Marauder
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Vona's Hunger
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Mayhem Devil
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Crackling Doom
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Deflecting Swat
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Reanimate
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Revel in Riches
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Cloudshift
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Xorn
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Demonic Tutor
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Gamble
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Academy Manufactor
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Merciless Executioner
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Demon's Disciple
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Blood Artist
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Opposition Agent
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Marionette Master
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Harvester of Souls
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Restoration Angel
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Vihaan, Goldwaker
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Guardian
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Charming Prince
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
It That Betrays
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Coalstoke Gearhulk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Gravelighter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mastermind Plum
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Eerie Interlude
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Guile
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Saw in Half
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-25%synergy
Pyroblast
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Personify
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Flicker of Fate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Burnt Offering
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Parting Gust
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Soul Partition
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Costly Plunder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Getaway Glamer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Big Score
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostway
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Edict
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
40%synergy
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Make an Example
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
By Invitation Only
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Go Ninja Go
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Single Combat
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mire in Misery
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Molten Duplication
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Risky Shortcut
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Innocent Blood
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Flicker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Damn
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Panharmonicon
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Grinding Station
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-27%synergy
Smokestack
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
34%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Underworld Breach
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Anointed Procession
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Mornsong Aria
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Grave Pact
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Grave Betrayal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Riches
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Price of Glory
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Martyr's Bond
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Into the Pit
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Professor Onyx
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Fountainport
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Vault
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mines of Moria
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Mana Crypt
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Orzhov Signet
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Boros Signet
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Badlands
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Blood Crypt
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Marsh Flats
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Arid Mesa
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Scrubland
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Plateau
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Swamp
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Plains
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Mountain
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Luxury Suite
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Vault of Champions
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Savai Triome
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Spectator Seating
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Polluted Delta
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Flooded Strand
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Wooded Foothills
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Isolated Chapel
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
City of Brass
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Caves of Koilos
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Nomad Outpost
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-33%synergy
Blazemire Verge
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-26%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-26%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy