Ares, God of War
$0.39
$0.39Legendary Creature — God Warrior Villain
How it feels to play against
Fair Game
Interactive and enjoyable to play against.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#491
Current Rank
Rakdos Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Ares, God of War.
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ares, God of War decks.
Rhovanion Rampager+0% Synergy
$0.31
Desert Were-Worm0% Synergy
$0.43
My Precious0% Synergy
$1.71
Smaug the Magnificent-5% Synergy
$28.46
Smaug, Wicked Worm-7% Synergy
$2.46
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Ares, God of War's abilities and overall game plan.
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld+72% Synergy
$0.10
Lightning Skelemental+63% Synergy
$1.05
Kardur, Doomscourge+56% Synergy
$2.30
RMS Titanic+56% Synergy
$5.64
Ball Lightning+54% Synergy
$0.29
Combat Celebrant+53% Synergy
$2.05
Mahadi, Emporium Master+53% Synergy
$1.48
Corrupted Conviction+52% Synergy
$0.41
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate+50% Synergy
$1.58
Village Rites+50% Synergy
$0.41
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ares, God of War decks.
Sneak Attack+50% Synergy
$11.01
Rot-Curse Rakshasa+49% Synergy
$1.95
Enduring Courage+49% Synergy
$3.06
Pitiless Plunderer+48% Synergy
$4.46
Viscera Seer+47% Synergy
$0.38
Goblin Bombardment+47% Synergy
$3.49
Anger+39% Synergy
$0.62
Deadly Dispute+36% Synergy
$0.28
Terminate+10% Synergy
$0.30
Blasphemous Act+5% Synergy
$0.89
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Ancient Tomb-4% Synergy
$133.08
Demonic Tutor-4% Synergy
$66.73
Vampiric Tutor-4% Synergy
$53.51
Gamble-4% Synergy
$17.30
Jeska's Will-6% Synergy
$38.62
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Ares, God of War's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Aspiring Champion+45% Synergy
$0.46
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky+44% Synergy
$0.36
Agent Venom+40% Synergy
$0.40
Gut, True Soul Zealot+40% Synergy
$0.14
Zulaport Cutthroat+38% Synergy
$1.38
Judith, the Scourge Diva+38% Synergy
$0.25
Rakdos, Lord of Riots+36% Synergy
$1.44
Grim Haruspex+35% Synergy
$3.33
Kratos, God of War+35% Synergy
$48.30
Junji, the Midnight Sky+34% Synergy
$0.65
Professional Face-Breaker+34% Synergy
$7.18
Morbid Opportunist+34% Synergy
$0.33
Carrion Feeder+33% Synergy
$4.57
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin+33% Synergy
$0.32
Impetuous Devils+33% Synergy
$0.25
Yahenni, Undying Partisan+32% Synergy
$0.32
Carnage, Crimson Chaos+29% Synergy
$1.43
Solemn Simulacrum+24% Synergy
$0.33
Warren Soultrader+23% Synergy
$17.54
Etali, Primal Storm+22% Synergy
$0.67
Midnight Reaper+21% Synergy
$0.21
Blood Artist+19% Synergy
$3.50
Greedy Freebooter+18% Synergy
$0.46
Perforating Artist+18% Synergy
$0.26
Juri, Master of the Revue+17% Synergy
$0.29
Urabrask the Hidden+17% Synergy
$4.44
Umbral Collar Zealot+16% Synergy
$0.33
Goldspan Dragon+15% Synergy
$11.51
Impulsive Pilferer+15% Synergy
$0.77
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER+15% Synergy
$29.05
Pawn of Ulamog+13% Synergy
$0.53
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded+13% Synergy
$3.72
Dreadhorde Butcher+12% Synergy
$0.36
Mayhem Devil+12% Synergy
$0.35
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred+12% Synergy
$0.31
Neheb, the Eternal+10% Synergy
$8.71
Blistering Firecat+10% Synergy
$6.92
Death Tyrant+10% Synergy
$2.29
Priest of Forgotten Gods+10% Synergy
$0.57
Arc Runner+9% Synergy
$0.12
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos+8% Synergy
$0.45
Captain Lannery Storm+8% Synergy
$0.35
Syr Konrad, the Grim+7% Synergy
$1.53
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind+7% Synergy
$4.77
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer+6% Synergy
$41.09
Rakdos, the Muscle+6% Synergy
$2.07
Boggart Trawler+2% Synergy
$1.60
Grim Hireling+1% Synergy
$12.66
Marionette Apprentice0% Synergy
$2.10
Mogis, God of Slaughter0% Synergy
$5.62
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ares, God of War safe.
Nasty End+38% Synergy
$0.25
Fling+30% Synergy
$0.30
Rabid Attack+21% Synergy
$0.17
Flare of Malice+16% Synergy
$2.09
Plumb the Forbidden+16% Synergy
$0.39
Bolt Bend+13% Synergy
$5.06
Kazuul's Fury+8% Synergy
$0.82
Altar's Reap+5% Synergy
$0.40
Great Train Heist+4% Synergy
$5.31
Costly Plunder+3% Synergy
$0.27
Saw in Half+3% Synergy
$5.35
Untimely Malfunction+2% Synergy
$9.36
Rakdos Charm+2% Synergy
$0.42
Deflecting Swat+2% Synergy
$71.52
Burnt Offering+1% Synergy
$1.47
Return the Favor+0% Synergy
$0.83
Chaos Warp0% Synergy
$0.34
Fell the Profane0% Synergy
$4.40
Deadly Rollick0% Synergy
$27.31
Infernal Grasp-1% Synergy
$0.35
Redirect Lightning-1% Synergy
$11.77
Valakut Awakening-1% Synergy
$16.98
Imp's Mischief-2% Synergy
$8.42
Malakir Rebirth-3% Synergy
$14.17
Bedevil-3% Synergy
$0.27
Withering Torment-3% Synergy
$1.01
Abrade-4% Synergy
$0.28
Seething Song-4% Synergy
$12.35
Dark Ritual-6% Synergy
$5.89
Lightning Bolt-12% Synergy
$0.69
Big Score-15% Synergy
$0.39
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Ares, God of War's game plan and control the board.
Disrupt Decorum+11% Synergy
$4.75
Full Throttle+9% Synergy
$6.32
Vandalblast+5% Synergy
$1.29
Reanimate+5% Synergy
$10.94
Overpowering Attack+4% Synergy
$1.49
Toxic Deluge+3% Synergy
$4.99
Sundering Eruption+2% Synergy
$1.50
Agadeem's Awakening+2% Synergy
$27.26
Victimize+1% Synergy
$1.40
Seize the Spotlight+1% Synergy
$16.05
Feed the Swarm-1% Synergy
$0.19
Blasphemous Edict-1% Synergy
$5.04
Night's Whisper-8% Synergy
$5.45
Sign in Blood-11% Synergy
$3.84
Faithless Looting-19% Synergy
$0.38
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Fire Crystal+31% Synergy
$6.25
Skullclamp+24% Synergy
$5.74
Ashnod's Altar+18% Synergy
$16.39
Chainsaw+17% Synergy
$1.83
Phyrexian Altar+14% Synergy
$56.88
Hammer of Purphoros+11% Synergy
$0.33
Lightning Greaves+10% Synergy
$5.09
The Falcon, Airship Restored+10% Synergy
$0.26
Bontu's Monument+7% Synergy
$4.85
Ruby Medallion+7% Synergy
$14.74
Whip of Erebos+7% Synergy
$8.70
Grim Reaper's Scythe+6% Synergy
$0.32
Infantry Shield+6% Synergy
$0.84
Jet Medallion+6% Synergy
$12.06
Embercleave+5% Synergy
$10.79
Mithril Coat+2% Synergy
$29.79
The Reaver Cleaver+2% Synergy
$32.41
Shadowspear+1% Synergy
$34.82
Swiftfoot Boots-3% Synergy
$2.39
Basilisk Collar-4% Synergy
$5.80
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Ares, God of War's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Rising of the Day+42% Synergy
$0.56
Mass Hysteria+29% Synergy
$3.95
Grave Pact+26% Synergy
$32.61
Black Market+15% Synergy
$6.30
Bastion of Remembrance+13% Synergy
$0.33
Impact Tremors+12% Synergy
$2.14
Gimli's Reckless Might+12% Synergy
$6.90
Breath of Fury+11% Synergy
$16.22
Heat Stroke+10% Synergy
$4.67
Berserkers' Onslaught+9% Synergy
$0.48
Teval's Judgment+9% Synergy
$8.58
Dictate of Erebos+9% Synergy
$18.22
Vampiric Rites+9% Synergy
$0.11
Brazen Cannonade+7% Synergy
$3.30
Attrition+7% Synergy
$19.29
Curse of Opulence+6% Synergy
$4.30
Fervor+5% Synergy
$4.91
Aggravated Assault+5% Synergy
$35.79
Guild Artisan+4% Synergy
$0.26
Warstorm Surge+4% Synergy
$1.38
Black Market Connections-6% Synergy
$10.05
Phyrexian Arena-8% Synergy
$4.32
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Reliquary Tower+29% Synergy
$3.81
High Market+29% Synergy
$0.52
Phyrexian Tower+23% Synergy
$27.92
Arena of Glory+19% Synergy
$8.32
Shizo, Death's Storehouse+8% Synergy
$33.34
Susur Secundi, Void Altar+7% Synergy
$4.87
Tyrite Sanctum+5% Synergy
$2.79
Castle Embereth+4% Synergy
$0.31
Rogue's Passage+4% Synergy
$0.36
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+4% Synergy
$56.16
Spymaster's Vault+3% Synergy
$1.72
Bojuka Bog+3% Synergy
$1.26
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+0% Synergy
$10.53
Command Beacon0% Synergy
$9.95
Cabal Coffers0% Synergy
$33.06
Spinerock Knoll-3% Synergy
$1.41
Temple of the False God-4% Synergy
$0.33
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Thought Vessel+13% Synergy
$2.58
The Soul Stone+7% Synergy
$100.88
Decanter of Endless Water+5% Synergy
$4.72
Cursed Mirror-1% Synergy
$0.77
Arcane Signet-2% Synergy
$0.59
Talisman of Indulgence-3% Synergy
$1.96
Sol Ring-5% Synergy
$1.69
Fellwar Stone-9% Synergy
$0.80
Rakdos Signet-11% Synergy
$4.36
Mind Stone-12% Synergy
$0.32
Lands
The mana base foundation for Ares, God of War decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Dark Fortress+13% Synergy
$2.60
Blazemire Verge+12% Synergy
$10.33
Haunted Ridge+9% Synergy
$8.32
Dragonskull Summit+9% Synergy
$0.45
Kazuul's Fury+8% Synergy
$0.82
Luxury Suite+8% Synergy
$9.29
Blood Crypt+7% Synergy
$9.21
Tainted Peak+5% Synergy
$1.37
Graven Cairns+5% Synergy
$5.18
Hell's Kitchen+4% Synergy
$0.20
Fabled Passage+4% Synergy
$1.09
Smoldering Marsh+3% Synergy
$0.29
Badlands+3% Synergy
Boggart Trawler+2% Synergy
$1.60
Sundering Eruption+2% Synergy
$1.50
Agadeem's Awakening+2% Synergy
$27.26
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.07
Swamp+0% Synergy
$0.09
Command Tower+0% Synergy
$0.31
Bloodstained Mire+0% Synergy
$19.04
Blightstep Pathway+0% Synergy
$5.87
Prismatic Vista+0% Synergy
$33.29
Sulfurous Springs0% Synergy
$1.18
Fell the Profane0% Synergy
$4.40
Raucous Theater-1% Synergy
$11.15
Valakut Awakening-1% Synergy
$16.98
Polluted Delta-2% Synergy
$20.64
Malakir Rebirth-3% Synergy
$14.17
Exotic Orchard-5% Synergy
$0.26
Foreboding Ruins-5% Synergy
$0.31
Canyon Slough-5% Synergy
$0.25
Path of Ancestry-5% Synergy
$0.23
Blackcleave Cliffs-6% Synergy
$2.51
Shadowblood Ridge-6% Synergy
$0.38
Terramorphic Expanse-7% Synergy
$0.29
Rakdos Carnarium-8% Synergy
$0.34
Bloodfell Caves-8% Synergy
$0.19
Myriad Landscape-9% Synergy
$0.33
Mount Doom-9% Synergy
$9.29
Evolving Wilds-9% Synergy
$0.21
Temple of Malice-13% Synergy
$0.20
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