Malik, Grim Manipulator: Control
$5.20
$5.20Legendary Creature — Human Rogue
New Cards
Recent-set cards that Malik, Grim Manipulator players are trying out in Control decks.
Daydream+7% Synergy
$0.33
Ennis, Debate Moderator+4% Synergy
$0.22
Decorum Dissertation+3% Synergy
$10.49
Lorehold Charm+3% Synergy
$0.32
Emeritus of Woe-1% Synergy
$23.13
High Synergy Cards
The highest-synergy picks for Malik, Grim Manipulator's Control builds — cards that lean hardest into the Control theme.
Ephemerate+64% Synergy
$5.43
Teleportation Circle+61% Synergy
$10.23
Vona's Hunger+60% Synergy
$5.60
Mayhem Devil+57% Synergy
$0.29
Plaguecrafter+56% Synergy
$0.35
Soul Shatter+53% Synergy
$4.01
Mythos of Snapdax+53% Synergy
$0.37
Revel in Riches+51% Synergy
$17.06
Accursed Marauder+50% Synergy
$0.31
Sheoldred's Edict+50% Synergy
$1.26
Top Cards
The staple cards most Malik, Grim Manipulator Control decks run as their core.
Mahadi, Emporium Master+48% Synergy
$2.37
Braids, Arisen Nightmare+47% Synergy
$3.13
Crackling Doom+46% Synergy
$0.37
Cloudshift+46% Synergy
$1.84
Conjurer's Closet+46% Synergy
$3.73
Xorn+43% Synergy
$9.04
Mirkwood Bats+39% Synergy
$1.72
Academy Manufactor+37% Synergy
$6.59
Morbid Opportunist+33% Synergy
$0.32
Professional Face-Breaker+32% Synergy
$5.89
Game Changers
High-impact bombs that can take over a Malik, Grim Manipulator Control game on their own.
Tergrid, God of Fright+44% Synergy
$18.25
Smothering Tithe+25% Synergy
$53.72
Braids, Cabal Minion+10% Synergy
$0.97
The One Ring+9% Synergy
$101.75
Ancient Tomb+5% Synergy
$125.34
Vampiric Tutor+4% Synergy
$62.01
Enlightened Tutor+3% Synergy
$36.16
Demonic Tutor+1% Synergy
$70.03
Jeska's Will+1% Synergy
$41.60
Teferi's Protection-1% Synergy
$51.92
Creatures
Creatures that carry the Control plan in Malik, Grim Manipulator decks, from early pressure to payoff.
Demon's Disciple+37% Synergy
$0.40
Fleshbag Marauder+36% Synergy
$0.16
Marionette Master+35% Synergy
$3.18
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge+35% Synergy
$0.27
Archfiend of Depravity+32% Synergy
$4.14
Sheoldred, Whispering One+27% Synergy
$22.85
Goldspan Dragon+26% Synergy
$6.03
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher+26% Synergy
$0.54
Reckless Fireweaver+24% Synergy
$0.54
Sheoldred+24% Synergy
$17.88
Merciless Executioner+24% Synergy
$0.71
Restoration Angel+23% Synergy
$0.38
Charming Prince+23% Synergy
$0.36
Marionette Apprentice+22% Synergy
$0.81
Harvester of Souls+22% Synergy
$2.21
Legate Lanius, Caesar's Ace+22% Synergy
$0.26
Vihaan, Goldwaker+21% Synergy
$2.27
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector+21% Synergy
$3.25
Eldrazi Displacer+21% Synergy
$1.18
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff+19% Synergy
$14.16
Nadier's Nightblade+19% Synergy
$0.31
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos+18% Synergy
$4.25
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor+17% Synergy
$6.14
Cataclysmic Gearhulk+16% Synergy
$0.40
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines+16% Synergy
$24.74
The Jolly Balloon Man+15% Synergy
$0.62
Felidar Guardian+15% Synergy
$2.47
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist+15% Synergy
$10.94
Flickerwisp+15% Synergy
$0.33
Mastermind Plum+14% Synergy
$1.74
Disciple of the Vault+14% Synergy
$0.90
Mardu Siegebreaker+13% Synergy
$0.45
Hellkite Tyrant+11% Synergy
$4.01
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker+11% Synergy
$7.84
Gravelighter+11% Synergy
$0.37
Solemn Simulacrum+10% Synergy
$0.26
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind+10% Synergy
$4.05
Archon of Cruelty+10% Synergy
$7.97
Esper Sentinel+9% Synergy
$58.30
Witch Enchanter+9% Synergy
$2.82
Crime Novelist+9% Synergy
$0.74
Deadpool, Trading Card+9% Synergy
$21.10
Blood Artist+6% Synergy
$1.47
Magda, Brazen Outlaw+6% Synergy
$2.27
Ingenious Artillerist+6% Synergy
$0.59
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer+5% Synergy
$45.74
Grim Hireling+5% Synergy
$13.55
Sun Titan+2% Synergy
$0.38
Grand Abolisher+2% Synergy
$16.47
Mondrak, Glory Dominus0% Synergy
$43.42
Instants
Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Malik, Grim Manipulator's Control deck ahead.
Kaya's Guile+34% Synergy
$1.69
Eerie Interlude+30% Synergy
$7.09
Flicker of Fate+16% Synergy
$0.29
Malakir Rebirth+14% Synergy
$12.67
Liliana's Triumph+14% Synergy
$0.39
Flare of Malice+13% Synergy
$1.70
Saw in Half+12% Synergy
$4.44
Lae'zel's Acrobatics+11% Synergy
$2.40
Justiciar's Portal+11% Synergy
$0.28
Personify+11% Synergy
$0.31
Dark Ritual+10% Synergy
$4.19
Parting Gust+10% Synergy
$0.52
Slip On the Ring+10% Synergy
$0.24
Deadly Dispute+9% Synergy
$0.38
Unexpected Windfall+8% Synergy
$3.26
Hellish Rebuke+8% Synergy
$4.58
Big Score+7% Synergy
$0.60
Untimely Malfunction+7% Synergy
$5.88
Ghostway+7% Synergy
$4.89
Semester's End+7% Synergy
$1.18
Sudden Edict+7% Synergy
$0.27
Tibalt's Trickery+6% Synergy
$9.90
Szat's Will+6% Synergy
$0.81
Generous Gift+5% Synergy
$1.62
Not Dead After All+5% Synergy
$1.73
Stinging Study+5% Synergy
$20.88
Getaway Glamer+5% Synergy
$0.32
Scrollshift+5% Synergy
$0.35
Undying Malice+5% Synergy
$0.37
Chaos Warp+4% Synergy
$0.38
Withering Torment+4% Synergy
$3.27
Fake Your Own Death+4% Synergy
$0.28
Valakut Awakening+3% Synergy
$15.90
Red Elemental Blast+2% Synergy
$12.00
Pyroblast+2% Synergy
$11.06
Deflecting Swat+1% Synergy
$68.53
Inkshield+1% Synergy
$4.04
Fracture+1% Synergy
$0.28
Abrade-1% Synergy
$0.28
Wear // Tear-2% Synergy
$1.91
Rakdos Charm-2% Synergy
$0.38
Stroke of Midnight-4% Synergy
$0.36
Terminate-6% Synergy
$0.38
Deadly Rollick-6% Synergy
$26.21
Flawless Maneuver-8% Synergy
$21.48
Despark-8% Synergy
$0.34
Anguished Unmaking-11% Synergy
$0.81
Boros Charm-19% Synergy
$4.10
Path to Exile-24% Synergy
$1.05
Swords to Plowshares-28% Synergy
$1.44
Sorceries
Sorceries that push the Control game plan forward for Malik, Grim Manipulator.
Make an Example+42% Synergy
$8.79
Torment of Hailfire+34% Synergy
$39.44
Blasphemous Edict+27% Synergy
$4.22
Promise of Loyalty+27% Synergy
$0.28
Exsanguinate+19% Synergy
$0.38
Debt to the Deathless+15% Synergy
$0.39
Will of the Abzan+15% Synergy
$4.81
Tragic Arrogance+13% Synergy
$0.27
By Invitation Only+13% Synergy
$0.31
Rise of the Dark Realms+11% Synergy
$7.08
Virtus's Maneuver+10% Synergy
$0.81
Mire in Misery+10% Synergy
$0.72
Night's Whisper+9% Synergy
$0.31
Read the Bones+9% Synergy
$0.31
Single Combat+9% Synergy
$0.43
Slaughter the Strong+9% Synergy
$0.21
Killing Wave+9% Synergy
$0.36
Covetous Elegy+8% Synergy
$0.43
Reanimate+6% Synergy
$8.59
Seize the Spotlight+6% Synergy
$15.14
Capital Punishment+6% Synergy
$4.52
Prisoner's Dilemma+6% Synergy
$6.37
Rush of Dread+6% Synergy
$0.37
Innocent Blood+6% Synergy
$0.42
Vandalblast+5% Synergy
$2.21
Painful Truths+5% Synergy
$0.30
Insatiable Avarice+5% Synergy
$5.63
Seize the Spoils+3% Synergy
$0.28
Wheel of Fortune+2% Synergy
$2092.91
Beseech the Mirror+2% Synergy
$20.04
Living Death+2% Synergy
$2.19
Sign in Blood+1% Synergy
$2.85
Grim Tutor+1% Synergy
$23.87
Victimize0% Synergy
$2.02
Vindicate-1% Synergy
$0.92
Gamble-1% Synergy
$14.84
Diabolic Intent-2% Synergy
$16.10
Faithless Looting-7% Synergy
$0.28
Ruinous Ultimatum-12% Synergy
$3.13
Blasphemous Act-12% Synergy
$0.82
Damn-12% Synergy
$2.06
Utility Artifacts
Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Malik, Grim Manipulator Control decks.
Gisa's Favorite Shovel+40% Synergy
$24.11
Panharmonicon+23% Synergy
$7.28
Portal to Phyrexia+14% Synergy
$30.98
Treasure Map+11% Synergy
$0.47
Nazgûl Battle-Mace+10% Synergy
$19.37
Tithing Blade+10% Synergy
$0.46
Mirrormind Crown+8% Synergy
$1.02
Sword of Hearth and Home+6% Synergy
$19.66
Inspiring Statuary+6% Synergy
$0.40
Jet Medallion+4% Synergy
$10.47
Wayfarer's Bauble+3% Synergy
$0.32
Helm of the Host+3% Synergy
$9.38
Idol of Oblivion+2% Synergy
$0.92
Bolas's Citadel+1% Synergy
$17.35
Wishclaw Talisman+1% Synergy
$1.86
Swiftfoot Boots-16% Synergy
$2.99
Lightning Greaves-27% Synergy
$3.93
Enchantments
Enchantments that reinforce the Control strategy in Malik, Grim Manipulator decks.
Black Market Connections+21% Synergy
$18.31
Meathook Massacre II+20% Synergy
$2.44
Phyrexian Arena+16% Synergy
$4.02
Alchemist's Talent+14% Synergy
$2.95
Rain of Riches+12% Synergy
$1.03
Dictate of Erebos+12% Synergy
$18.56
Grave Pact+9% Synergy
$29.50
Airbender Ascension+9% Synergy
$1.04
Martyr's Bond+9% Synergy
$1.06
Grave Betrayal+8% Synergy
$3.74
Trouble in Pairs+7% Synergy
$29.28
The Eldest Reborn+7% Synergy
$0.35
Monologue Tax+6% Synergy
$1.95
Nahiri's Resolve+6% Synergy
$0.61
Agent of the Iron Throne+6% Synergy
$0.40
Life Insurance+6% Synergy
$0.33
Rite of the Raging Storm+6% Synergy
$0.52
Blind Obedience+5% Synergy
$6.36
Spiteful Banditry+5% Synergy
$8.40
Smuggler's Share+5% Synergy
$9.49
Ghostly Prison+4% Synergy
$3.94
Necropotence+4% Synergy
$37.03
Kaya's Ghostform+4% Synergy
$2.79
Land Tax+3% Synergy
$13.05
Descent into Avernus+2% Synergy
$13.42
Black Market+1% Synergy
$5.25
Animate Dead0% Synergy
$4.74
Anointed Procession-5% Synergy
$60.85
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that back up Malik, Grim Manipulator's Control game plan.
The Eternal Wanderer+33% Synergy
$1.85
Liliana, Dreadhorde General+16% Synergy
$7.05
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Malik, Grim Manipulator Control decks.
Command Beacon+12% Synergy
$6.42
Sanctum of Eternity+11% Synergy
$7.35
Fountainport+10% Synergy
$2.76
Mines of Moria+8% Synergy
$2.49
Treasure Vault+7% Synergy
$1.53
Bojuka Bog+4% Synergy
$0.63
Field of the Dead+4% Synergy
$33.49
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+3% Synergy
$57.13
Reliquary Tower-1% Synergy
$2.76
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-2% Synergy
$11.57
Rogue's Passage-11% Synergy
$0.36
Mana Artifacts
Mana rocks and fixing to power out Malik, Grim Manipulator's Control strategy.
Talisman of Indulgence+16% Synergy
$2.99
Talisman of Hierarchy+15% Synergy
$0.40
Talisman of Conviction+8% Synergy
$0.34
Orzhov Signet+6% Synergy
$0.31
Sol Ring+5% Synergy
$1.40
Arcane Signet+5% Synergy
$0.46
Cursed Mirror+4% Synergy
$0.39
The Soul Stone+4% Synergy
$84.04
Mind Stone+2% Synergy
$0.34
Thought Vessel+2% Synergy
$2.60
Rakdos Signet+1% Synergy
$2.19
Fellwar Stone+1% Synergy
$0.60
Boros Signet-1% Synergy
$0.48
Chromatic Lantern-3% Synergy
$1.31
Commander's Sphere-5% Synergy
$0.25
Lands
The mana base behind Malik, Grim Manipulator's Control decks.
Sulfurous Springs+16% Synergy
$1.09
Caves of Koilos+15% Synergy
$0.51
Exotic Orchard+14% Synergy
$0.36
Malakir Rebirth+14% Synergy
$12.67
Blood Crypt+13% Synergy
$10.10
Battlefield Forge+11% Synergy
$0.26
Sacred Foundry+10% Synergy
$11.55
Marsh Flats+10% Synergy
$30.45
Godless Shrine+9% Synergy
$10.16
Bloodstained Mire+9% Synergy
$17.82
Vault of Champions+9% Synergy
$15.25
Foreboding Ruins+9% Synergy
$0.32
Witch Enchanter+9% Synergy
$2.82
Luxury Suite+8% Synergy
$26.54
Graven Cairns+8% Synergy
$2.90
Haunted Ridge+7% Synergy
$8.45
Blightstep Pathway+7% Synergy
$5.42
Arid Mesa+6% Synergy
$33.45
Fetid Heath+6% Synergy
$0.35
Sundown Pass+6% Synergy
$1.44
Furycalm Snarl+6% Synergy
$0.30
Command Tower+5% Synergy
$0.25
Spectator Seating+5% Synergy
$17.38
Rugged Prairie+5% Synergy
$0.30
Blazemire Verge+4% Synergy
$8.94
Shadowy Backstreet+4% Synergy
$12.79
Smoldering Marsh+3% Synergy
$0.35
Terramorphic Expanse+3% Synergy
$0.26
Temple of Malice+3% Synergy
$0.28
Plateau+3% Synergy
$344.09
Scrubland+3% Synergy
Rakdos Carnarium+3% Synergy
$0.34
Savai Triome+2% Synergy
$18.87
Shattered Landscape+2% Synergy
$0.23
Shadowblood Ridge+2% Synergy
$0.37
Orzhov Basilica+2% Synergy
$0.33
Badlands+2% Synergy
Tainted Field+2% Synergy
$0.36
Plains0% Synergy
$0.07
Shattered Sanctum0% Synergy
$1.74
Temple of Silence0% Synergy
$0.28
Temple of Triumph0% Synergy
$0.25
Swamp-1% Synergy
$0.07
Mountain-1% Synergy
$0.08
Isolated Chapel-1% Synergy
$0.35
Evolving Wilds-2% Synergy
$0.39
Dragonskull Summit-5% Synergy
$0.52
Clifftop Retreat-8% Synergy
$0.36
Path of Ancestry-8% Synergy
$0.32
Nomad Outpost-9% Synergy
$0.37
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Malik, Grim Manipulator: Control.
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Tavern Brawler
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
Laughing Jasper Flint
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Cultist of the Absolute
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Far Traveler
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Guild Artisan
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Passionate Archaeologist
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Scion of Halaster
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Tavern Brawler
Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Guild Artisan
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Agent of the Iron Throne
Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Far Traveler
Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Street Urchin
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Mr. House, President and CEO
Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Olivia, Opulent Outlaw
Rev, Tithe Extractor
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ravos, Soultender
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Calamity, Galloping Inferno
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Guild Artisan
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Alena, Kessig Trapper
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Krark, the Thumbless
Burakos, Party Leader // Guild Artisan
Burakos, Party Leader // Passionate Archaeologist
Burakos, Party Leader // Street Urchin
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Popular Entertainer