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Average Deck for Malik, Grim Manipulator - Budget Upgraded Control
Alternate Names:
Negan, the Cold-BloodedNegan, the Cold-Blooded
Malik, Grim Manipulator
Rank #705
4decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Malik, Grim ManipulatorMalik, Grim Manipulator
Creatures (28)
- 1Academy ManufactorAcademy Manufactor
- 1Accursed MarauderAccursed Marauder
- 1Blood ArtistBlood Artist
- 1Braids, Arisen NightmareBraids, Arisen Nightmare
- 1Crime NovelistCrime Novelist
- 1Diregraf GhoulDiregraf Ghoul
- 1Hellkite TyrantHellkite Tyrant
- 1Hungry GhoulHungry Ghoul
- 1Kalain, Reclusive PainterKalain, Reclusive Painter
- 1Kellogg, Dangerous MindKellogg, Dangerous Mind
- 1Lotho, Corrupt ShirriffLotho, Corrupt Shirriff
- 1Mari, the Killing QuillMari, the Killing Quill
- 1Marionette ApprenticeMarionette Apprentice
- 1Marionette MasterMarionette Master
- 1MarutMarut
- 1Mastermind PlumMastermind Plum
- 1Mayhem DevilMayhem Devil
- 1Mine RaiderMine Raider
- 1Mirkwood BatsMirkwood Bats
- 1Mogis, God of SlaughterMogis, God of Slaughter
- 1Morbid OpportunistMorbid Opportunist
- 1Nadier's NightbladeNadier's Nightblade
- 1Olivia, Opulent OutlawOlivia, Opulent Outlaw
- 1PlaguecrafterPlaguecrafter
- 1Professional Face-BreakerProfessional Face-Breaker
- 1Reckless FireweaverReckless Fireweaver
- 1Tergrid, God of FrightTergrid, God of Fright
- 1Vihaan, GoldwakerVihaan, Goldwaker
Instants (12)
- 1CloudshiftCloudshift
- 1Crackling DoomCrackling Doom
- 1Deadly DisputeDeadly Dispute
- 1EphemerateEphemerate
- 1FlashbackFlashback
- 1Lapse of CertaintyLapse of Certainty
- 1Liliana's TriumphLiliana's Triumph
- 1Pain 101Pain 101
- 1Sheoldred's EdictSheoldred's Edict
- 1Soul ShatterSoul Shatter
- 1TerminateTerminate
- 1Unexpected WindfallUnexpected Windfall
Sorceries (11)
- 1DaydreamDaydream
- 1Diabolic TutorDiabolic Tutor
- 1ExsanguinateExsanguinate
- 1Go Ninja GoGo Ninja Go
- 1Make an ExampleMake an Example
- 1Mastermind's AcquisitionMastermind's Acquisition
- 1Moment of ReckoningMoment of Reckoning
- 1Mythos of SnapdaxMythos of Snapdax
- 1Rise of the Dark RealmsRise of the Dark Realms
- 1Ruinous UltimatumRuinous Ultimatum
- 1Seize the SpoilsSeize the Spoils
Artifacts (6)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Boros SignetBoros Signet
- 1Conjurer's ClosetConjurer's Closet
- 1Gisa's Favorite ShovelGisa's Favorite Shovel
- 1Rakdos SignetRakdos Signet
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
Enchantments (5)
- 1Agent of the Iron ThroneAgent of the Iron Throne
- 1Black Market ConnectionsBlack Market Connections
- 1Rain of RichesRain of Riches
- 1Revel in RichesRevel in Riches
- 1Underworld ConnectionsUnderworld Connections
Planeswalker (1)
- 1The Eternal WandererThe Eternal Wanderer
Lands (36)
- 1Bloodfell CavesBloodfell Caves
- 1Caves of KoilosCaves of Koilos
- 1Citadel GateCitadel Gate
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Dark FortressDark Fortress
- 1Dragonskull SummitDragonskull Summit
- 1Exotic OrchardExotic Orchard
- 1Forum of AmityForum of Amity
- 1Graven CairnsGraven Cairns
- 5MountainMountain
- 1Nomad OutpostNomad Outpost
- 7PlainsPlains
- 1Sacred FoundrySacred Foundry
- 1Shadowblood RidgeShadowblood Ridge
- 1Smoldering MarshSmoldering Marsh
- 1Sulfurous SpringsSulfurous Springs
- 8SwampSwamp
- 1Tainted FieldTainted Field
- 1Treasure VaultTreasure Vault
Academy Manufactor
Academy Manufactor
Accursed Marauder
Accursed Marauder
Blood Artist
Blood Artist
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
Crime Novelist
Crime Novelist
Diregraf Ghoul
Diregraf Ghoul
Hellkite Tyrant
Hellkite Tyrant
Hungry Ghoul
Hungry Ghoul
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
Marionette Apprentice
Marionette Apprentice
Marionette Master
Marionette Master
Mari, the Killing Quill
Mari, the Killing Quill
Marut
Marut
Mastermind Plum
Mastermind Plum
Mayhem Devil
Mayhem Devil
Mine Raider
Mine Raider
Mirkwood Bats
Mirkwood Bats
Mogis, God of Slaughter
Mogis, God of Slaughter
Morbid Opportunist
Morbid Opportunist
Nadier's Nightblade
Nadier's Nightblade
Olivia, Opulent Outlaw
Olivia, Opulent Outlaw
Plaguecrafter
Plaguecrafter
Professional Face-Breaker
Professional Face-Breaker
Reckless Fireweaver
Reckless Fireweaver
Tergrid, God of Fright
Tergrid, God of Fright
Vihaan, Goldwaker
Vihaan, Goldwaker
Instants (12)
Cloudshift
Cloudshift
Crackling Doom
Crackling Doom
Deadly Dispute
Deadly Dispute
Ephemerate
Ephemerate
Flashback
Flashback
Lapse of Certainty
Lapse of Certainty
Liliana's Triumph
Liliana's Triumph
Pain 101
Pain 101
Sheoldred's Edict
Sheoldred's Edict
Soul Shatter
Soul Shatter
Terminate
Terminate
Unexpected Windfall
Unexpected Windfall
Sorceries (11)
Daydream
Daydream
Diabolic Tutor
Diabolic Tutor
Exsanguinate
Exsanguinate
Go Ninja Go
Go Ninja Go
Make an Example
Make an Example
Mastermind's Acquisition
Mastermind's Acquisition
Moment of Reckoning
Moment of Reckoning
Mythos of Snapdax
Mythos of Snapdax
Rise of the Dark Realms
Rise of the Dark Realms
Ruinous Ultimatum
Ruinous Ultimatum
Seize the Spoils
Seize the Spoils
Artifacts (6)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Boros Signet
Boros Signet
Conjurer's Closet
Conjurer's Closet
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
Gisa's Favorite Shovel
Rakdos Signet
Rakdos Signet
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Enchantments (5)
Agent of the Iron Throne
Agent of the Iron Throne
Black Market Connections
Black Market Connections
Rain of Riches
Rain of Riches
Revel in Riches
Revel in Riches
Underworld Connections
Underworld Connections
Planeswalkers (1)
The Eternal Wanderer
The Eternal Wanderer
Lands (16)
Bloodfell Caves
Bloodfell Caves
Caves of Koilos
Caves of Koilos
Citadel Gate
Citadel Gate
Command Tower
Command Tower
Dark Fortress
Dark Fortress
Dragonskull Summit
Dragonskull Summit
Exotic Orchard
Exotic Orchard
Forum of Amity
Forum of Amity
Graven Cairns
Graven Cairns
Nomad Outpost
Nomad Outpost
Sacred Foundry
Sacred Foundry
Shadowblood Ridge
Shadowblood Ridge
Smoldering Marsh
Smoldering Marsh
Sulfurous Springs
Sulfurous Springs
Tainted Field
Tainted Field
Treasure Vault
Treasure Vault
Basics (3)
Mountain
5 Mountain
Plains
7 Plains
Swamp
8 Swamp