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Average Deck for Malik, Grim Manipulator - Expensive Optimized Aristocrats
Alternate Names:
Negan, the Cold-BloodedNegan, the Cold-Blooded
Malik, Grim Manipulator
Rank #703
1decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Malik, Grim ManipulatorMalik, Grim Manipulator
Creatures (24)
- 1Accursed MarauderAccursed Marauder
- 1Blood ArtistBlood Artist
- 1Braids, Arisen NightmareBraids, Arisen Nightmare
- 1Charming PrinceCharming Prince
- 1Esper SentinelEsper Sentinel
- 1Evin, Waterdeep OpportunistEvin, Waterdeep Opportunist
- 1Felidar GuardianFelidar Guardian
- 1Goldspan DragonGoldspan Dragon
- 1Grim HirelingGrim Hireling
- 1Kambal, Profiteering MayorKambal, Profiteering Mayor
- 1Kiki-Jiki, Mirror BreakerKiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
- 1Lotho, Corrupt ShirriffLotho, Corrupt Shirriff
- 1Mahadi, Emporium MasterMahadi, Emporium Master
- 1Marionette ApprenticeMarionette Apprentice
- 1Mayhem DevilMayhem Devil
- 1Mirkwood BatsMirkwood Bats
- 1Morbid OpportunistMorbid Opportunist
- 1PlaguecrafterPlaguecrafter
- 1Professional Face-BreakerProfessional Face-Breaker
- 1Ragavan, Nimble PilfererRagavan, Nimble Pilferer
- 1Smaug the MagnificentSmaug the Magnificent
- 1Smaug, Wicked WormSmaug, Wicked Worm
- 1Tergrid, God of FrightTergrid, God of Fright
- 1XornXorn
Instants (16)
- 1Anguished UnmakingAnguished Unmaking
- 1Big ScoreBig Score
- 1Bilbo's GambitBilbo's Gambit
- 1Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1Deadly DisputeDeadly Dispute
- 1Deadly RollickDeadly Rollick
- 1Deflecting SwatDeflecting Swat
- 1Eerie InterludeEerie Interlude
- 1EphemerateEphemerate
- 1Flare of MaliceFlare of Malice
- 1Sheoldred's EdictSheoldred's Edict
- 1Soul ShatterSoul Shatter
- 1Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
- 1Teferi's ProtectionTeferi's Protection
- 1Vampiric TutorVampiric Tutor
- 1Vona's HungerVona's Hunger
Sorceries (8)
- 1Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1FarewellFarewell
- 1Jeska's WillJeska's Will
- 1Make an ExampleMake an Example
- 1Mythos of SnapdaxMythos of Snapdax
- 1ReanimateReanimate
- 1Rise of the Dark RealmsRise of the Dark Realms
- 1VandalblastVandalblast
Artifacts (12)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Fellwar StoneFellwar Stone
- 1Gisa's Favorite ShovelGisa's Favorite Shovel
- 1Mox DiamondMox Diamond
- 1Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1PanharmoniconPanharmonicon
- 1Portal to PhyrexiaPortal to Phyrexia
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1The Mind StoneThe Mind Stone
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
- 1The Soul StoneThe Soul Stone
Enchantments (8)
- 1Alchemist's TalentAlchemist's Talent
- 1Animate DeadAnimate Dead
- 1Black Market ConnectionsBlack Market Connections
- 1Gleaming SplendorGleaming Splendor
- 1Monologue TaxMonologue Tax
- 1Revel in RichesRevel in Riches
- 1Smothering TitheSmothering Tithe
- 1Teleportation CircleTeleportation Circle
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Liliana, Dreadhorde GeneralLiliana, Dreadhorde General
Lands (30)
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Arid MesaArid Mesa
- 1BadlandsBadlands
- 1Blood CryptBlood Crypt
- 1Bloodstained MireBloodstained Mire
- 1Cabal CoffersCabal Coffers
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Dragon-Cursed HallsDragon-Cursed Halls
- 1Eiganjo, Seat of the EmpireEiganjo, Seat of the Empire
- 1Field of the DeadField of the Dead
- 1Godless ShrineGodless Shrine
- 1Luxury SuiteLuxury Suite
- 1Marsh FlatsMarsh Flats
- 1Mines of MoriaMines of Moria
- 1MountainMountain
- 1Phyrexian TowerPhyrexian Tower
- 1PlainsPlains
- 1PlateauPlateau
- 1Raucous TheaterRaucous Theater
- 1Sacred FoundrySacred Foundry
- 1Savai TriomeSavai Triome
- 1ScrublandScrubland
- 1Shadowy BackstreetShadowy Backstreet
- 1Spectator SeatingSpectator Seating
- 1SwampSwamp
- 1Takenuma, Abandoned MireTakenuma, Abandoned Mire
- 1Treasure VaultTreasure Vault
- 1Urborg, Tomb of YawgmothUrborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1Vault of ChampionsVault of Champions
Accursed Marauder
Accursed Marauder
Blood Artist
Blood Artist
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
Charming Prince
Charming Prince
Esper Sentinel
Esper Sentinel
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
Felidar Guardian
Felidar Guardian
Goldspan Dragon
Goldspan Dragon
Grim Hireling
Grim Hireling
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
Mahadi, Emporium Master
Mahadi, Emporium Master
Marionette Apprentice
Marionette Apprentice
Mayhem Devil
Mayhem Devil
Mirkwood Bats
Mirkwood Bats
Morbid Opportunist
Morbid Opportunist
Plaguecrafter
Plaguecrafter
Professional Face-Breaker
Professional Face-Breaker
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Smaug the Magnificent
Smaug the Magnificent
Smaug, Wicked Worm
Smaug, Wicked Worm
Tergrid, God of Fright
Tergrid, God of Fright
Xorn
Xorn
Instants (16)
Anguished Unmaking
Anguished Unmaking
Big Score
Big Score
Bilbo's Gambit
Bilbo's Gambit
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Deadly Dispute
Deadly Dispute
Deadly Rollick
Deadly Rollick
Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat
Eerie Interlude
Eerie Interlude
Ephemerate
Ephemerate
Flare of Malice
Flare of Malice
Sheoldred's Edict
Sheoldred's Edict
Soul Shatter
Soul Shatter
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
Teferi's Protection
Teferi's Protection
Vampiric Tutor
Vampiric Tutor
Vona's Hunger
Vona's Hunger
Sorceries (8)
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Farewell
Farewell
Jeska's Will
Jeska's Will
Make an Example
Make an Example
Mythos of Snapdax
Mythos of Snapdax
Reanimate
Reanimate
Rise of the Dark Realms
Rise of the Dark Realms
Vandalblast
Vandalblast
Artifacts (12)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Fellwar Stone
Fellwar Stone
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
Mox Diamond
Mox Diamond
Mox Opal
Mox Opal
Panharmonicon
Panharmonicon
Portal to Phyrexia
Portal to Phyrexia
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
The Mind Stone
The Mind Stone
The One Ring
The One Ring
The Soul Stone
The Soul Stone
Enchantments (8)
Alchemist's Talent
Alchemist's Talent
Animate Dead
Animate Dead
Black Market Connections
Black Market Connections
Gleaming Splendor
Gleaming Splendor
Monologue Tax
Monologue Tax
Revel in Riches
Revel in Riches
Smothering Tithe
Smothering Tithe
Teleportation Circle
Teleportation Circle
Planeswalkers (1)
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
Lands (27)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Arid Mesa
Arid Mesa
Badlands
Badlands
Blood Crypt
Blood Crypt
Bloodstained Mire
Bloodstained Mire
Cabal Coffers
Cabal Coffers
Command Tower
Command Tower
Dragon-Cursed Halls
Dragon-Cursed Halls
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
Field of the Dead
Field of the Dead
Godless Shrine
Godless Shrine
Luxury Suite
Luxury Suite
Marsh Flats
Marsh Flats
Mines of Moria
Mines of Moria
Phyrexian Tower
Phyrexian Tower
Plateau
Plateau
Raucous Theater
Raucous Theater
Sacred Foundry
Sacred Foundry
Savai Triome
Savai Triome
Scrubland
Scrubland
Shadowy Backstreet
Shadowy Backstreet
Spectator Seating
Spectator Seating
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Treasure Vault
Treasure Vault
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Vault of Champions
Vault of Champions
Basics (3)
Mountain
Mountain
Plains
Plains
Swamp
Swamp