Malik, Grim Manipulator (Commander) - Upgraded

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
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
2%synergy
The Mind Stone
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.0%inclusion5 decks101 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
4.5%inclusion5 decks110 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
67%inclusion226 decks335 decks
62%synergy
Plaguecrafter
62%inclusion207 decks335 decks
60%synergy
Mayhem Devil
66%inclusion222 decks335 decks
58%synergy
Accursed Marauder
61%inclusion203 decks335 decks
57%synergy
Revel in Riches
61%inclusion205 decks335 decks
55%synergy
Teleportation Circle
55%inclusion183 decks335 decks
53%synergy
Vona's Hunger
53%inclusion177 decks335 decks
52%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
53%inclusion176 decks335 decks
51%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
56%inclusion188 decks335 decks
51%synergy
Soul Shatter
53%inclusion177 decks335 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Crackling Doom
60%inclusion201 decks335 decks
43%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
59%inclusion199 decks335 decks
43%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
58%inclusion195 decks335 decks
50%synergy
Xorn
58%inclusion194 decks335 decks
50%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
54%inclusion181 decks335 decks
49%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
51%inclusion171 decks335 decks
33%synergy
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
51%inclusion170 decks335 decks
50%synergy
Academy Manufactor
50%inclusion166 decks335 decks
41%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
48%inclusion162 decks335 decks
33%synergy
Cloudshift
48%inclusion160 decks335 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion166 decks335 decks
25%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
45%inclusion152 decks335 decks
45%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion52 decks335 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion43 decks335 decks
-6%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
10%inclusion34 decks335 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
7.8%inclusion26 decks335 decks
0%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.2%inclusion24 decks335 decks
-3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
-0%synergy
Farewell
6.3%inclusion21 decks335 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Fleshbag Marauder
45%inclusion151 decks335 decks
44%synergy
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
41%inclusion137 decks335 decks
40%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
40%inclusion134 decks335 decks
30%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
38%inclusion127 decks335 decks
32%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
37%inclusion124 decks335 decks
32%synergy
Marionette Master
36%inclusion121 decks335 decks
32%synergy
Demon's Disciple
34%inclusion114 decks335 decks
33%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
34%inclusion113 decks335 decks
32%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
33%inclusion111 decks335 decks
29%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion109 decks335 decks
19%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
32%inclusion106 decks335 decks
25%synergy
Merciless Executioner
31%inclusion104 decks335 decks
30%synergy
Blood Artist
30%inclusion100 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
30%inclusion100 decks335 decks
25%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
30%inclusion100 decks335 decks
20%synergy
Vihaan, Goldwaker
30%inclusion99 decks335 decks
26%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
25%inclusion77 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
24%inclusion81 decks335 decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion79 decks335 decks
5%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
21%inclusion72 decks335 decks
18%synergy
Harvester of Souls
21%inclusion70 decks335 decks
18%synergy
Sheoldred
20%inclusion67 decks335 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
19%inclusion65 decks335 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion64 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
19%inclusion64 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
19%inclusion64 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
19%inclusion64 decks335 decks
14%synergy
Restoration Angel
19%inclusion64 decks335 decks
18%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
19%inclusion63 decks335 decks
18%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
18%inclusion59 decks335 decks
17%synergy
Mastermind Plum
17%inclusion56 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Legate Lanius, Caesar's Ace
16%inclusion55 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
16%inclusion55 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Flickerwisp
16%inclusion53 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
16%inclusion52 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion49 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion48 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
14%inclusion48 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Grim Hireling
14%inclusion47 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
14%inclusion46 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Charming Prince
14%inclusion46 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Crime Novelist
12%inclusion41 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Gravelighter
12%inclusion41 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
12%inclusion40 decks335 decks
12%synergy
It That Betrays
11%inclusion37 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
11%inclusion36 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion36 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
10%inclusion34 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion127 decks335 decks
-24%synergy
Deadly Dispute
38%inclusion126 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Kaya's Guile
37%inclusion123 decks335 decks
36%synergy
Eerie Interlude
32%inclusion107 decks335 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion93 decks335 decks
-19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
24%inclusion79 decks335 decks
-10%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
21%inclusion71 decks335 decks
21%synergy
Dark Ritual
21%inclusion69 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion67 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Flicker of Fate
18%inclusion61 decks335 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion56 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Big Score
16%inclusion55 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion51 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Malice
15%inclusion50 decks335 decks
14%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion42 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion40 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion40 decks335 decks
-4%synergy
Personify
11%inclusion18 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
10%inclusion35 decks335 decks
-19%synergy
Inkshield
10%inclusion35 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
10%inclusion33 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.3%inclusion31 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Parting Gust
8.1%inclusion27 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Slip On the Ring
8.1%inclusion27 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
7.8%inclusion26 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Ghostway
7.5%inclusion25 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.2%inclusion24 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.2%inclusion24 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.2%inclusion24 decks335 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
-5%synergy
Despark
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.6%inclusion22 decks335 decks
-5%synergy
Szat's Will
6.0%inclusion20 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.7%inclusion19 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
5.4%inclusion18 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
5.4%inclusion18 decks335 decks
0%synergy
Village Rites
5.1%inclusion17 decks335 decks
-6%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
5.1%inclusion17 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Sudden Edict
5.1%inclusion17 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.1%inclusion17 decks335 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
35%inclusion117 decks335 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
34%inclusion115 decks334 decks
30%synergy
Make an Example
32%inclusion107 decks335 decks
31%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
30%inclusion102 decks335 decks
-9%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
28%inclusion93 decks335 decks
25%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
27%inclusion90 decks335 decks
24%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion79 decks335 decks
6%synergy
By Invitation Only
15%inclusion50 decks335 decks
14%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion50 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion49 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion48 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion48 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion46 decks335 decks
0%synergy
Painful Truths
13%inclusion44 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
13%inclusion44 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
10%inclusion34 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
10%inclusion34 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion33 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
9.3%inclusion31 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Mire in Misery
9.0%inclusion30 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Innocent Blood
8.7%inclusion29 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.7%inclusion29 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Will of the Abzan
8.5%inclusion26 decks305 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.4%inclusion28 decks335 decks
-15%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
8.1%inclusion27 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.6%inclusion22 decks335 decks
-9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.3%inclusion21 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.0%inclusion20 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.7%inclusion19 decks335 decks
-0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.7%inclusion19 decks335 decks
-2%synergy
Brass's Bounty
5.7%inclusion19 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Blood Money
5.7%inclusion19 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Season of Loss
5.4%inclusion18 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
5.4%inclusion18 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.4%inclusion18 decks335 decks
-3%synergy
Another Round
5.1%inclusion17 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Go Ninja Go
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
48%inclusion160 decks335 decks
46%synergy
Panharmonicon
28%inclusion95 decks335 decks
27%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
17%inclusion58 decks335 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion58 decks335 decks
-14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion47 decks335 decks
-20%synergy
Treasure Map
11%inclusion38 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Tithing Blade
11%inclusion38 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion34 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion33 decks335 decks
-4%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.8%inclusion26 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.0%inclusion20 decks335 decks
0%synergy
Skullclamp
5.4%inclusion18 decks335 decks
-24%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
34%inclusion115 decks335 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
32%inclusion106 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Grave Pact
25%inclusion85 decks335 decks
21%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
21%inclusion71 decks335 decks
18%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
20%inclusion67 decks335 decks
19%synergy
Rain of Riches
18%inclusion60 decks335 decks
14%synergy
Airbender Ascension
13%inclusion26 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Monologue Tax
12%inclusion39 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
11%inclusion37 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
11%inclusion36 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion35 decks335 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market
10%inclusion34 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion34 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Life Insurance
10%inclusion33 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Martyr's Bond
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
9.0%inclusion30 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Grave Betrayal
8.4%inclusion28 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.1%inclusion27 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.1%inclusion27 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
7.2%inclusion24 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.3%inclusion21 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
6.0%inclusion20 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.4%inclusion18 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
38%inclusion127 decks335 decks
36%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
24%inclusion82 decks335 decks
23%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.2%inclusion16 decks309 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion141 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion61 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion57 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion55 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion44 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Mines of Moria
10%inclusion33 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.7%inclusion29 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Fountainport
8.4%inclusion28 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
7.8%inclusion26 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.8%inclusion26 decks335 decks
-16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.8%inclusion26 decks335 decks
0%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.7%inclusion18 decks268 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.4%inclusion18 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion299 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion291 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
49%inclusion163 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion142 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
42%inclusion141 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
31%inclusion103 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
30%inclusion99 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion86 decks335 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Signet
24%inclusion81 decks335 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.3%inclusion31 decks335 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion29 decks335 decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.6%inclusion16 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.6%inclusion22 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.4%inclusion18 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion329 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion325 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion325 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion322 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
60%inclusion200 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion195 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
58%inclusion193 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Sacred Foundry
54%inclusion181 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
53%inclusion176 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Nomad Outpost
53%inclusion176 decks335 decks
-6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
52%inclusion174 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Savai Triome
49%inclusion163 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
47%inclusion156 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
46%inclusion155 decks335 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion145 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Champions
43%inclusion144 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion143 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
40%inclusion133 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion133 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
39%inclusion132 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Spectator Seating
37%inclusion125 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
37%inclusion124 decks335 decks
0%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
34%inclusion114 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
30%inclusion101 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
29%inclusion97 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
26%inclusion88 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion73 decks335 decks
-0%synergy
Rugged Prairie
21%inclusion70 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Malice
20%inclusion68 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Heath
20%inclusion67 decks335 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion67 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Landscape
20%inclusion66 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion65 decks335 decks
-19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion59 decks335 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion58 decks335 decks
-4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
16%inclusion54 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion50 decks335 decks
-0%synergy
Graven Cairns
15%inclusion50 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion48 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion48 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
14%inclusion48 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion47 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
14%inclusion47 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion46 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Badlands
14%inclusion46 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion46 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion46 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
13%inclusion44 decks335 decks
-0%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion44 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
12%inclusion41 decks332 decks
3%synergy