Malik, Grim Manipulator
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Legendary Creature — Human Rogue

Mardu removal deck that strips opponents' best creatures through forced sacrifices and turns every one of them into Treasure for ramp.
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When Malik enters, you and a target opponent each secretly pick a creature that player controls, then both get sacrificed. If you both pick the same one, they only lose that one, so the guessing matters. Malik also makes a Treasure whenever any opponent sacrifices a creature, whatever caused it. The deck stacks edicts and sacrifice effects so that removal doubles as ramp, and blink or recursion lets Malik's entry trigger happen again.
In the recorded games, Malik often came down early and cost an opponent one or two key creatures right away, which set back graveyard and creature-based decks. The Treasure kept flowing as long as opponents had creatures to lose. Queen Marchesa added pressure and Gorilla Shaman picked off mana rocks. The deck played as grindy control rather than a fast kill. With only a handful of games recorded, its finishing power is less clear, and it had less to do against decks that leaned on noncreature threats.
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Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Malik, Grim Manipulator decks.
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Malik, Grim Manipulator's abilities and overall game plan.
Ephemerate
Plaguecrafter
Mayhem Devil
Teleportation Circle
Accursed Marauder
Revel in Riches
Sheoldred's Edict
Soul Shatter
Mythos of SnapdaxTop Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Malik, Grim Manipulator decks.
Ephemerate
Plaguecrafter
Mayhem Devil
Teleportation Circle
Accursed Marauder
Revel in Riches
Xorn
Crackling Doom
Mirkwood BatsGame Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Smothering Tithe
The One Ring
Demonic Tutor
Jeska's Will
Ancient Tomb
Bolas's Citadel
Vampiric Tutor
Teferi's Protection
Enlightened Tutor
FarewellCreatures
Essential creatures that complement Malik, Grim Manipulator's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Fleshbag Marauder
Academy Manufactor
Morbid Opportunist
Marionette Master
Merciless Executioner
Goldspan Dragon
Archfiend of Depravity
Reckless Fireweaver
Professional Face-Breaker
Marionette Apprentice
Nadier's Nightblade
Restoration Angel
Harvester of Souls
Charming Prince
Blood Artist
Eldrazi Displacer
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
Mardu Siegebreaker
Flickerwisp
Hellkite Tyrant
It That Betrays
Solemn Simulacrum
Crime Novelist
Disciple of the Vault
Butcher of Malakir
Esper Sentinel
Grim Hireling
Sun Titan
Pitiless PlundererInstants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Malik, Grim Manipulator safe.
Sheoldred's Edict
Soul Shatter
Cloudshift
Kaya's Guile
Eerie Interlude
Flicker of Fate
Deadly Dispute
Flare of Malice
Malakir Rebirth
Slip On the Ring
Justiciar's Portal
Personify
Parting Gust
Saw in Half
Ghostway
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
Hellish Rebuke
Szat's Will
Sudden Edict
Dark Ritual
Big Score
Unexpected Windfall
Acrobatic Maneuver
Not Dead After All
Demand Answers
Tibalt's Trickery
Untimely Malfunction
Inkshield
Fracture
Chaos Warp
Fell the Profane
Generous Gift
Deflecting Swat
Vampiric Tutor
Teferi's Protection
Rakdos Charm
Enlightened Tutor
Deadly Rollick
Stroke of Midnight
Wear // Tear
Village Rites
Despark
Anguished Unmaking
Path to Exile
Boros Charm
Swords to PlowsharesSorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Malik, Grim Manipulator's game plan and control the board.
Mythos of Snapdax
Torment of Hailfire
Blasphemous Edict
Promise of Loyalty
Tragic Arrogance
By Invitation Only
Single Combat
Exsanguinate
Daydream
Rise of the Dark Realms
Debt to the Deathless
Slaughter the Strong
Another Round
Will of the Abzan
Fatal Grudge
Painful Truths
Vandalblast
Reanimate
Sign in Blood
Blood Money
Night's Whisper
Demonic Tutor
Victimize
Diabolic Tutor
Jeska's Will
Read the Bones
Toxic Deluge
Farewell
Diabolic Intent
Faithless Looting
Ruinous Ultimatum
Blasphemous ActUtility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Conjurer's Closet
Panharmonicon
Portal to Phyrexia
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
Tithing Blade
Treasure Map
Sword of Hearth and Home
Inspiring Statuary
The One Ring
Helm of the Host
Bolas's Citadel
Wayfarer's Bauble
Ashnod's Altar
Idol of Oblivion
Swiftfoot Boots
Lightning Greaves
SkullclampEnchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Malik, Grim Manipulator's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Grave Pact
Smothering Tithe
Dictate of Erebos
Meathook Massacre II
Black Market Connections
Phyrexian Arena
Rain of Riches
Alchemist's Talent
Airbender Ascension
Martyr's Bond
Gleaming Splendor
Life Insurance
Spiteful Banditry
Monologue Tax
The Eldest Reborn
Nahiri's Resolve
Agent of the Iron Throne
Trouble in Pairs
Black Market
Smuggler's Share
Rite of the Raging Storm
Descent into Avernus
Kaya's Ghostform
Anointed Procession
Blind Obedience
Land Tax
The Meathook Massacre
Animate Dead
Ghostly PrisonPlaneswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Malik, Grim Manipulator to provide ongoing value and board presence.
The Eternal Wanderer
Liliana, Dreadhorde GeneralUtility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Treasure Vault
Bojuka Bog
Command Beacon
Sanctum of Eternity
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Mines of Moria
Reliquary Tower
Cabal Coffers
Fountainport
Ancient Tomb
Temple of the False God
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Phyrexian Tower
Rogue's PassageMana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
The Mind Stone
Talisman of Hierarchy
Talisman of Indulgence
The Soul Stone
Rakdos Signet
Orzhov Signet
Thought Vessel
Talisman of Conviction
Arcane Signet
Sol Ring
Mind Stone
Commander's Sphere
Chromatic Lantern
Boros Signet
Fellwar StoneLands
The mana base foundation for Malik, Grim Manipulator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Savai Triome
Malakir Rebirth
Vault of Champions
Luxury Suite
Haunted Ridge
Spectator Seating
Blood Crypt
Godless Shrine
Bloodstained Mire
Brightclimb Pathway
Blightstep Pathway
Arid Mesa
Sundown Pass
Needleverge Pathway
Marsh Flats
Sacred Foundry
Sulfurous Springs
Caves of Koilos
Tainted Field
Temple of Malice
Swamp
Mountain
Blazemire Verge
Myriad Landscape
Raucous Theater
Shadowy Backstreet
Plains
Exotic Orchard
Scrubland
Rakdos Carnarium
Plateau
Badlands
Shattered Landscape
Graven Cairns
Shattered Sanctum
Command Tower
Orzhov Basilica
Temple of Silence
Evolving Wilds
Dragonskull Summit
Rugged Prairie
Smoldering Marsh
Isolated Chapel
Terramorphic Expanse
Temple of Triumph
Fetid Heath
Nomad Outpost
Battlefield Forge
Clifftop Retreat
Path of AncestryMalik, Grim Manipulator Deck Stats
Based on 4,110 Malik, Grim Manipulator decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 15 |
| 3 | 20 |
| 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 8 |
| 6 | 3 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
- Creature 26
- Instant 12
- Sorcery 9
- Artifact 9
- Enchantment 7
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 26 |
| Instant | 12 |
| Sorcery | 9 |
| Artifact | 9 |
| Enchantment | 7 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 16 basic, 19 nonbasic
| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 516 |
| 2024-11 | 561 |
| 2024-12 | 547 |
| 2025-01 | 599 |
| 2025-02 | 626 |
| 2025-03 | 632 |
| 2025-04 | 504 |
| 2025-05 | 579 |
| 2025-06 | 638 |
| 2025-07 | 598 |
| 2025-08 | 687 |
| 2025-09 | 679 |
| 2025-10 | 585 |
| 2025-11 | 671 |
| 2025-12 | 766 |
| 2026-01 | 750 |
| 2026-02 | 688 |
| 2026-03 | 731 |
| 2026-04 | 743 |
| 2026-05 | 744 |
| 2026-06 | 699 |
| 2026-07 | 750 |
| 2026-08 | 723 |
| 2026-09 | 585 |
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