Malik, Grim Manipulator (Commander) - Budget

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
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Go Ninja Go
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
The Neutrinos
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Rubble Rouser
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mica, Reader of Ruins
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Plaguecrafter
66%inclusion246 decks370 decks
65%synergy
Accursed Marauder
61%inclusion219 decks360 decks
58%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
56%inclusion207 decks370 decks
55%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
60%inclusion223 decks370 decks
55%synergy
Mayhem Devil
61%inclusion227 decks370 decks
53%synergy
Crackling Doom
69%inclusion255 decks370 decks
52%synergy
Cloudshift
53%inclusion197 decks370 decks
50%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
57%inclusion211 decks370 decks
49%synergy
Demon's Disciple
48%inclusion176 decks370 decks
47%synergy
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
47%inclusion174 decks370 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Morbid Opportunist
59%inclusion217 decks370 decks
40%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
58%inclusion213 decks370 decks
41%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
43%inclusion160 decks370 decks
37%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
43%inclusion159 decks370 decks
41%synergy
Merciless Executioner
42%inclusion154 decks370 decks
41%synergy
Ephemerate
41%inclusion153 decks370 decks
36%synergy
Deadly Dispute
41%inclusion152 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Flicker of Fate
41%inclusion152 decks370 decks
40%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion150 decks370 decks
28%synergy
Harvester of Souls
40%inclusion148 decks370 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
8.9%inclusion33 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Legate Lanius, Caesar's Ace
39%inclusion145 decks370 decks
37%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
38%inclusion141 decks370 decks
33%synergy
Vihaan, Goldwaker
38%inclusion140 decks370 decks
34%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
38%inclusion139 decks370 decks
33%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
35%inclusion130 decks370 decks
35%synergy
Blood Artist
34%inclusion126 decks370 decks
16%synergy
Gravelighter
34%inclusion126 decks370 decks
34%synergy
Restoration Angel
31%inclusion115 decks370 decks
29%synergy
Marionette Master
30%inclusion110 decks370 decks
26%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
29%inclusion109 decks370 decks
25%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
29%inclusion109 decks370 decks
25%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
28%inclusion96 decks344 decks
25%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
28%inclusion103 decks370 decks
27%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
28%inclusion72 decks259 decks
15%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
27%inclusion100 decks370 decks
22%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
27%inclusion97 decks363 decks
20%synergy
Flickerwisp
25%inclusion94 decks370 decks
25%synergy
Sun Titan
24%inclusion89 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Academy Manufactor
24%inclusion88 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Crime Novelist
23%inclusion86 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
21%inclusion77 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Wasteland Raider
19%inclusion70 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Charming Prince
19%inclusion70 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Xorn
18%inclusion66 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
18%inclusion66 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
17%inclusion62 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
16%inclusion59 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
14%inclusion52 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
14%inclusion50 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
13%inclusion49 decks370 decks
-2%synergy
Teysa Karlov
13%inclusion47 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
12%inclusion46 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
12%inclusion45 decks370 decks
-6%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
12%inclusion44 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Mastermind Plum
12%inclusion44 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Clackbridge Troll
11%inclusion42 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
11%inclusion41 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Benalish Sleeper
11%inclusion39 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
11%inclusion39 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
7.8%inclusion29 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Felidar Guardian
7.8%inclusion29 decks370 decks
7%synergy
High-Society Hunter
7.8%inclusion25 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Rankle and Torbran
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
6.8%inclusion25 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
6.5%inclusion24 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Gaius van Baelsar
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
6.2%inclusion12 decks193 decks
4%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Sheoldred's Edict
39%inclusion143 decks370 decks
37%synergy
Soul Shatter
36%inclusion135 decks370 decks
35%synergy
Kaya's Guile
34%inclusion125 decks370 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion123 decks370 decks
-29%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
28%inclusion102 decks370 decks
27%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
25%inclusion93 decks370 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion83 decks370 decks
-24%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion77 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Vona's Hunger
20%inclusion75 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Slip On the Ring
18%inclusion68 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Parting Gust
17%inclusion61 decks354 decks
16%synergy
Demand Answers
16%inclusion58 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Despark
15%inclusion56 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Szat's Will
14%inclusion51 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion51 decks370 decks
-4%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion47 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Personify
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion44 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Getaway Glamer
12%inclusion44 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
11%inclusion42 decks370 decks
-22%synergy
Eerie Interlude
11%inclusion41 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion41 decks370 decks
-1%synergy
Long Road Home
11%inclusion40 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
11%inclusion40 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Sudden Edict
10%inclusion38 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
10%inclusion37 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
10%inclusion36 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Village Rites
9.5%inclusion35 decks370 decks
-2%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.2%inclusion34 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.2%inclusion34 decks370 decks
-7%synergy
Terminate
8.6%inclusion32 decks370 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.4%inclusion31 decks370 decks
-1%synergy
Semester's End
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Scrollshift
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.0%inclusion29 decks363 decks
7%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
7.8%inclusion29 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.6%inclusion28 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Ghostway
7.6%inclusion28 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Consumed by Greed
5.9%inclusion21 decks354 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Edict
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
-1%synergy
Mortify
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
-10%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
5.1%inclusion19 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
By Invitation Only
31%inclusion113 decks370 decks
30%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
29%inclusion108 decks370 decks
27%synergy
Single Combat
28%inclusion105 decks370 decks
27%synergy
Innocent Blood
27%inclusion101 decks370 decks
27%synergy
Read the Bones
23%inclusion84 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Painful Truths
22%inclusion80 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
21%inclusion79 decks370 decks
-18%synergy
Make an Example
21%inclusion76 decks370 decks
20%synergy
Mire in Misery
16%inclusion61 decks370 decks
16%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
16%inclusion60 decks370 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion60 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion60 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion58 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion53 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
13%inclusion48 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Fatal Grudge
12%inclusion45 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion45 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion36 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Another Round
11%inclusion39 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion37 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion36 decks370 decks
-13%synergy
Rush of Dread
8.9%inclusion33 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
8.9%inclusion33 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
8.1%inclusion30 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Covetous Elegy
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Season of Loss
6.8%inclusion24 decks354 decks
7%synergy
Blood Money
6.5%inclusion24 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Brass's Bounty
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Angrath's Rampage
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Necrotic Hex
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Winnowing
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Extract a Confession
5.1%inclusion19 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
31%inclusion116 decks370 decks
30%synergy
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
26%inclusion97 decks370 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion73 decks370 decks
-12%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
17%inclusion63 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion61 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Panharmonicon
13%inclusion49 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Tithing Blade
13%inclusion48 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Map
12%inclusion45 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
12%inclusion43 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
-29%synergy
Enchantments
Rain of Riches
29%inclusion107 decks370 decks
24%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
24%inclusion87 decks370 decks
23%synergy
Teleportation Circle
23%inclusion85 decks370 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion85 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Life Insurance
21%inclusion78 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
19%inclusion71 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Martyr's Bond
17%inclusion64 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
16%inclusion59 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
16%inclusion59 decks370 decks
15%synergy
Revel in Riches
15%inclusion56 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Airbender Ascension
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
11%inclusion38 decks342 decks
11%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
8.8%inclusion24 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
8.4%inclusion31 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
7.4%inclusion26 decks353 decks
4%synergy
Doom Foretold
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.0%inclusion26 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.8%inclusion25 decks370 decks
-7%synergy
Far Traveler
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.1%inclusion19 decks370 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
33%inclusion122 decks370 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion105 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion44 decks370 decks
-12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.2%inclusion34 decks370 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.4%inclusion31 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.9%inclusion22 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion302 decks370 decks
-4%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion297 decks370 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
50%inclusion184 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
42%inclusion157 decks370 decks
13%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion145 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
37%inclusion136 decks370 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
35%inclusion130 decks370 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
32%inclusion117 decks370 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
26%inclusion95 decks370 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion93 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion66 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.4%inclusion31 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Bounty Board
7.3%inclusion27 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion369 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion369 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion368 decks370 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion329 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Nomad Outpost
69%inclusion257 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion229 decks370 decks
10%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
48%inclusion177 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
47%inclusion175 decks370 decks
21%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion166 decks370 decks
-8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion163 decks370 decks
-7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion157 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
42%inclusion156 decks370 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Triumph
41%inclusion151 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40%inclusion147 decks370 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Malice
39%inclusion143 decks370 decks
22%synergy
Battlefield Forge
38%inclusion141 decks370 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion139 decks370 decks
19%synergy
Shattered Landscape
37%inclusion133 decks360 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion129 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion106 decks370 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Field
26%inclusion97 decks370 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
25%inclusion94 decks370 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
22%inclusion82 decks370 decks
11%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion81 decks370 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion77 decks370 decks
-7%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
20%inclusion73 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion69 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
18%inclusion66 decks370 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
14%inclusion51 decks370 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Peak
14%inclusion51 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion51 decks370 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
13%inclusion49 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion49 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion46 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion44 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion43 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion40 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Canyon Slough
11%inclusion39 decks370 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.6%inclusion28 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Moor
7.6%inclusion28 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
6.8%inclusion25 decks370 decks
0%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.8%inclusion25 decks370 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.5%inclusion24 decks370 decks
4%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
6.2%inclusion10 decks161 decks
5%synergy
Graven Cairns
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Peaks
5.1%inclusion19 decks370 decks
1%synergy