Malik, Grim Manipulator (Commander) - Upgraded Control

Alternate Names:

Negan, the Cold-BloodedNegan, the Cold-Blooded

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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.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mirrormind Crown
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Tempestra, Dame of Games
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Winnowing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Twilight Diviner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Turtles Forever
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Accursed Marauder
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Mayhem Devil
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Plaguecrafter
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Academy Manufactor
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Revel in Riches
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Morbid Opportunist
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
39%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Kaya's Guile
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Teleportation Circle
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Vona's Hunger
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Crackling Doom
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Xorn
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Soul Shatter
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
The One Ring
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Marionette Master
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Restoration Angel
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Legate Lanius, Caesar's Ace
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Harvester of Souls
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Charming Prince
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Demon's Disciple
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Flickerwisp
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Vihaan, Goldwaker
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Felidar Guardian
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mastermind Plum
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Ophiomancer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Grim Hireling
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Massacre Wurm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Merciless Executioner
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Hardened Tactician
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Cloudshift
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Dispute
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Big Score
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-39%synergy
Eerie Interlude
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Slip On the Ring
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Flicker of Fate
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Charm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-31%synergy
Saw in Half
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Stinging Study
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Semester's End
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Malice
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Undying Malice
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Comeuppance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-22%synergy
Parting Gust
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Take the Bait
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Scrollshift
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Consumed by Greed
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Ghostway
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Brought Back
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Make an Example
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Reanimate
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Read the Bones
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Will of the Abzan
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
By Invitation Only
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Rush of Dread
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Dread Return
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Seize the Spoils
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Innocent Blood
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Killing Wave
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Another Round
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Danse Macabre
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Treasure Map
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Panharmonicon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Helm of the Host
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Tithing Blade
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Voyager Staff
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-27%synergy
Sunforger
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Airbender Ascension
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Life Insurance
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Martyr's Bond
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Grave Betrayal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
There and Back Again
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mines of Moria
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Treasure Vault
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Fountainport
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Vesuva
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Kher Keep
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Skyclave Relic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Caves of Koilos
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Sacred Foundry
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Nomad Outpost
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Savai Triome
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Luxury Suite
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Spectator Seating
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Landscape
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Silence
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Malice
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Fetid Heath
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Graven Cairns
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Field
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Peak
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Badlands
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy