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Pavel Maliki
Price tag $2.56

Legendary Creature — Human

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Demons 33% Good Stuff 33% Treasure 33%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4100 Current Rank
#3938 Last Month

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Pavel Maliki's abilities and overall game plan.

Big Score Big Score
+43% Synergy $0.71
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+30% Synergy $0.19
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+27% Synergy $0.19
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+25% Synergy $0.13
Moonveil Dragon Moonveil Dragon
+24% Synergy $1.22
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.38
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+23% Synergy $7.76
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+23% Synergy $0.45
Bedevil Bedevil
+22% Synergy $0.52
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+21% Synergy $11.69

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Pavel Maliki decks.

Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+19% Synergy $3.28
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+14% Synergy $0.28
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+9% Synergy $0.25
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+7% Synergy $2.28
Terminate Terminate
+3% Synergy $0.50
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.38
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-1% Synergy $0.37
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-3% Synergy $1.44
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-5% Synergy $0.24

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $82.98
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $48.48
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $30.65
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-2% Synergy $12.79

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Pavel Maliki's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+19% Synergy $0.77
Shivan Dragon Shivan Dragon
+19% Synergy $0.05
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+18% Synergy $0.07
Worldgorger Dragon Worldgorger Dragon
+17% Synergy $1.23
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+17% Synergy $5.02
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+17% Synergy $5.40
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+13% Synergy $3.15
Vexing Devil Vexing Devil
+13% Synergy $0.60
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+13% Synergy $4.07
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+12% Synergy $0.59
Xorn Xorn
+11% Synergy $6.70
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+11% Synergy $12.88
Kalain, Reclusive Painter Kalain, Reclusive Painter
+11% Synergy $0.29
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+11% Synergy $0.13
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+11% Synergy $1.03
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+11% Synergy $0.44
Scalestorm Summoner Scalestorm Summoner
+11% Synergy $0.06
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+10% Synergy $9.23
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
+10% Synergy $9.01
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+10% Synergy $0.19
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+10% Synergy $76.23
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+10% Synergy $0.93
Deadpool, Trading Card Deadpool, Trading Card
+10% Synergy $13.18
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+9% Synergy $5.76
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+9% Synergy $2.56
Akroma, Angel of Fury Akroma, Angel of Fury
+9% Synergy $0.24
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+9% Synergy $0.10
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+9% Synergy $0.31
Warbeast of Gorgoroth Warbeast of Gorgoroth
+9% Synergy $0.06
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+9% Synergy $1.99
Bhaal's Invoker Bhaal's Invoker
+9% Synergy $0.05
Cavalier of Flame Cavalier of Flame
+9% Synergy $1.49
Goblin Dark-Dwellers Goblin Dark-Dwellers
+9% Synergy $0.13
Giant Cindermaw Giant Cindermaw
+9% Synergy $0.13
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+9% Synergy $0.21
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+8% Synergy $24.14
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+8% Synergy $5.21
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+7% Synergy $1.61
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+7% Synergy $0.33
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+6% Synergy $3.54
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+5% Synergy $21.78
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+5% Synergy $4.52
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+5% Synergy $11.08
Stormfist Crusader Stormfist Crusader
+3% Synergy $0.40
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+3% Synergy $0.17
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+2% Synergy $0.20
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+2% Synergy $1.56
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
0% Synergy $18.93
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
0% Synergy $13.95
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
-15% Synergy $0.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Pavel Maliki safe.

Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+15% Synergy $0.11
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+15% Synergy $2.29
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
+12% Synergy $3.04
Hell Swarm Hell Swarm
+10% Synergy $0.40
Undercity's Embrace Undercity's Embrace
+9% Synergy $0.05
Not of This World Not of This World
+9% Synergy $4.63
Professor's Warning Professor's Warning
+9% Synergy $0.10
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+8% Synergy $1.89
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+8% Synergy $5.96
Ashnod's Intervention Ashnod's Intervention
+8% Synergy $0.07
Blooming Blast Blooming Blast
+6% Synergy $0.05
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+5% Synergy $2.10
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $8.45
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+4% Synergy $0.16
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+4% Synergy $0.49
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+3% Synergy $3.22
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+3% Synergy $2.72
Feign Death Feign Death
+3% Synergy $0.76
Abrade Abrade
+2% Synergy $0.12
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.77
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+1% Synergy $1.26
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
0% Synergy $0.19
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
0% Synergy $1.23
Village Rites Village Rites
-2% Synergy $0.22
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $48.80
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $18.15
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $5.27
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $3.42
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-17% Synergy $0.22

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Pavel Maliki's game plan and control the board.

Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+9% Synergy $0.29
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+9% Synergy $0.50
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+9% Synergy $3.04
Too Greedily, Too Deep Too Greedily, Too Deep
+9% Synergy $0.17
Crater's Claws Crater's Claws
+9% Synergy $0.23
Raise Dead Raise Dead
+9% Synergy $0.21
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+8% Synergy $1.81
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+8% Synergy $0.20
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+7% Synergy $2.59
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+7% Synergy $3.11
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+7% Synergy $8.09
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+6% Synergy $0.46
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+6% Synergy $1.27
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+6% Synergy $3.81
Season of Loss Season of Loss
+6% Synergy $1.02
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+6% Synergy $0.53
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $6.30
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+5% Synergy $0.30
Blood Money Blood Money
+5% Synergy $0.48
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+5% Synergy $0.10
Dread Return Dread Return
+5% Synergy $0.28
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+5% Synergy $1.44
Unearth Unearth
+4% Synergy $0.42
Sadistic Shell Game Sadistic Shell Game
+3% Synergy $0.22
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $1.00
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
0% Synergy $0.28
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $5.20
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-2% Synergy $0.20
Victimize Victimize
-6% Synergy $0.34
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $5.14

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+19% Synergy $0.18
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+19% Synergy $0.51
Gallows at Willow Hill Gallows at Willow Hill
+10% Synergy $0.19
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+9% Synergy $9.02
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+9% Synergy $0.77
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+9% Synergy $2.27
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+9% Synergy $5.62
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+8% Synergy $0.96
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+8% Synergy $2.09
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+7% Synergy $6.43
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+6% Synergy $0.42
Boom Box Boom Box
+6% Synergy $0.05
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+5% Synergy $3.37
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+5% Synergy $0.45
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+3% Synergy $10.28
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+3% Synergy $5.66

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Pavel Maliki's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+16% Synergy $2.39
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+12% Synergy $13.30
Crevasse Crevasse
+10% Synergy $1.93
Black Market Black Market
+9% Synergy $3.63
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+9% Synergy $4.21
Takklemaggot Takklemaggot
+9% Synergy $3.29
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+9% Synergy $0.04
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+9% Synergy $1.09
Dragon Shadow Dragon Shadow
+9% Synergy $0.15
Dragon Breath Dragon Breath
+9% Synergy $0.16
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+9% Synergy $0.82
Where Ancients Tread Where Ancients Tread
+9% Synergy $0.67
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+8% Synergy $0.23
Phyresis Phyresis
+8% Synergy $1.62
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+8% Synergy $3.38
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+8% Synergy $0.27
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+7% Synergy $6.52
Pestilence Pestilence
+7% Synergy $0.46
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+7% Synergy $0.16
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+7% Synergy $17.57
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+6% Synergy $4.32
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+6% Synergy $6.18
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+6% Synergy $7.59
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+6% Synergy $1.17
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+6% Synergy $0.32
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+5% Synergy $2.06
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+5% Synergy $0.13
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+4% Synergy $9.32
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+4% Synergy $11.26
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $13.74
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+3% Synergy $1.00
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+2% Synergy $1.97
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
+2% Synergy $2.34
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+1% Synergy $0.28
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
0% Synergy $2.85

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Pavel Maliki to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+9% Synergy $1.36

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
+49% Synergy $12.72
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+10% Synergy $7.35
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+10% Synergy $10.47
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $25.92
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+9% Synergy $1.43
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+8% Synergy $14.41
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+8% Synergy $4.49
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+8% Synergy $1.43
Lavaclaw Reaches Lavaclaw Reaches
+7% Synergy $0.30
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $4.85
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $46.63
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $4.05
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+4% Synergy $29.68
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $2.80
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.64

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+20% Synergy $0.14
Kolaghan Monument Kolaghan Monument
+14% Synergy $0.18
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+12% Synergy $0.84
Rakdos Cluestone Rakdos Cluestone
+12% Synergy $0.09
Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+11% Synergy $0.25
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+9% Synergy $0.56
Veinfire Borderpost Veinfire Borderpost
+9% Synergy $0.29
Star Compass Star Compass
+9% Synergy $0.42
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.19
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+8% Synergy $2.57
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+6% Synergy $0.79
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+6% Synergy $1.59
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+5% Synergy $174.97
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.29
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-20% Synergy $0.85

Lands

The mana base foundation for Pavel Maliki decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+19% Synergy $0.40
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+17% Synergy $17.41
Badlands Badlands
+15% Synergy
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+13% Synergy $18.56
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+13% Synergy $31.41
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+11% Synergy $4.63
Tramway Station Tramway Station
+11% Synergy $0.05
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+10% Synergy $13.73
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+7% Synergy $5.53
Rocky Tar Pit Rocky Tar Pit
+7% Synergy $0.10
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+4% Synergy $2.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.15
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $8.45
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.11
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.19
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.37
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.09
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.77
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $1.00
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $24.08
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $20.18
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
0% Synergy $0.84
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-2% Synergy $9.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.08
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.48
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-5% Synergy $6.10
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-5% Synergy $0.05
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $5.27
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-7% Synergy $5.02
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-8% Synergy $0.56
Command Tower Command Tower
-10% Synergy $0.19
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-10% Synergy $0.08
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-10% Synergy $0.63
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-11% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-15% Synergy $0.19
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-21% Synergy $0.18
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-23% Synergy $0.27
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-27% Synergy $0.23

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