Ares, God of War
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$0.29Legendary Creature — God Warrior Villain
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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Ranking
#656
Current Rank
2,590
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ares, God of War decks.
Samut, Hazoret's Champion+13% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$2.73
Ingris Stingerquill+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$9.11
Ajani's Anguish+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.84
Curse-Marred Demon+1% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$0.69
Turbulent Crater-2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.54
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Ares, God of War's abilities and overall game plan.
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld+71% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$0.19
Lightning Skelemental+63% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.92
Kardur, Doomscourge+56% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$3.57
Mahadi, Emporium Master+53% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$1.10
Combat Celebrant+52% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$2.28
Corrupted Conviction+51% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$0.35
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate+50% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$2.27
Village Rites+50% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.74
Sneak Attack+49% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$10.19
Enduring Courage+48% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$3.55
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ares, God of War decks.
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld+71% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$0.19
Lightning Skelemental+63% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.92
Kardur, Doomscourge+56% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$3.57
Mahadi, Emporium Master+53% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$1.10
Corrupted Conviction+51% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$0.35
Village Rites+50% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.74
Pitiless Plunderer+47% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$4.41
Goblin Bombardment+46% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$3.70
Deadly Dispute+35% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$0.27
Blasphemous Act+5% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$1.41
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Ancient Tomb-4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$122.84
Vampiric Tutor-4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$53.59
Gamble-4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$17.76
Demonic Tutor-4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$65.39
Jeska's Will-6% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$39.99
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Ares, God of War's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Combat Celebrant+52% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$2.28
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate+50% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$2.27
Enduring Courage+48% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$3.55
Viscera Seer+47% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.54
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky+43% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.39
Agent Venom+40% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.38
Gut, True Soul Zealot+40% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.13
Judith, the Scourge Diva+39% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.24
Anger+39% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.56
Zulaport Cutthroat+38% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$1.36
Rakdos, Lord of Riots+35% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$2.53
Grim Haruspex+35% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$2.87
Carrion Feeder+34% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$3.65
Junji, the Midnight Sky+33% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.88
Morbid Opportunist+33% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.33
Professional Face-Breaker+32% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$6.39
Yahenni, Undying Partisan+32% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.28
Carnage, Crimson Chaos+30% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$1.19
Solemn Simulacrum+24% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.31
Warren Soultrader+22% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$20.68
Midnight Reaper+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.25
Etali, Primal Storm+21% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.55
Blood Artist+20% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$3.54
Perforating Artist+20% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.26
Greedy Freebooter+18% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.77
Juri, Master of the Revue+17% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.30
Urabrask the Hidden+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$4.36
Umbral Collar Zealot+15% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.37
Impulsive Pilferer+15% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.52
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$27.50
Goldspan Dragon+13% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$11.89
Pawn of Ulamog+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.55
Dreadhorde Butcher+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.34
Mayhem Devil+12% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.33
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.93
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred+12% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.35
Neheb, the Eternal+10% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$7.77
Death Tyrant+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.55
Priest of Forgotten Gods+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.58
Arc Runner+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.11
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.48
Syr Konrad, the Grim+8% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.65
Captain Lannery Storm+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.35
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.34
Rakdos, the Muscle+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.06
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer+5% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$38.71
Boggart Trawler+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.03
Grim Hireling+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$12.31
Mogis, God of Slaughter0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$5.80
Marionette Apprentice0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.77
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ares, God of War safe.
Nasty End+37% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.23
Fling+31% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.29
Rabid Attack+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.28
Flare of Malice+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$3.16
Plumb the Forbidden+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.39
Bolt Bend+12% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$5.03
Terminate+11% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.43
Kazuul's Fury+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.66
Altar's Reap+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.38
Great Train Heist+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.30
Costly Plunder+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.25
Saw in Half+2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$5.72
Untimely Malfunction+2% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$8.23
Rakdos Charm+2% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.41
Burnt Offering+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.59
Deflecting Swat+1% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$72.89
Return the Favor+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.83
Chaos Warp0% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.32
Fell the Profane-1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$5.14
Infernal Grasp-1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.37
Deadly Rollick-1% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$27.90
Redirect Lightning-2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$11.97
Valakut Awakening-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$16.16
Malakir Rebirth-3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$14.62
Imp's Mischief-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$9.38
Bedevil-3% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.32
Withering Torment-4% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.50
Vampiric Tutor-4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$53.59
Abrade-4% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.31
Seething Song-4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$11.30
Dark Ritual-7% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$7.99
Lightning Bolt-12% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.87
Big Score-16% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.49
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Ares, God of War's game plan and control the board.
Disrupt Decorum+11% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$4.69
Full Throttle+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.45
Vandalblast+5% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$2.33
Overpowering Attack+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.33
Reanimate+4% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$10.75
Toxic Deluge+3% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$5.07
Sundering Eruption+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.76
Agadeem's Awakening+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$27.57
Victimize+1% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.27
Seize the Spotlight+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$15.55
Feed the Swarm0% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.21
Blasphemous Edict-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.36
Gamble-4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$17.76
Demonic Tutor-4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$65.39
Jeska's Will-6% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$39.99
Night's Whisper-9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$6.37
Sign in Blood-11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.26
Faithless Looting-19% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.45
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Fire Crystal+30% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$6.92
Skullclamp+23% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$5.06
Chainsaw+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$1.85
Ashnod's Altar+17% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$16.00
Phyrexian Altar+13% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$54.22
Hammer of Purphoros+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.27
The Falcon, Airship Restored+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.23
Lightning Greaves+9% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$4.50
Bontu's Monument+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.58
Ruby Medallion+7% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$15.02
Whip of Erebos+6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$9.82
Infantry Shield+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.59
Jet Medallion+6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$14.09
Embercleave+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$9.48
Mithril Coat+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$24.07
The Reaver Cleaver+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$28.78
Shadowspear+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$31.06
Basilisk Collar-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.36
Swiftfoot Boots-4% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$1.76
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Ares, God of War's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Sneak Attack+49% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$10.19
Rising of the Day+41% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.53
Mass Hysteria+28% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$3.99
Grave Pact+26% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$30.00
Black Market+15% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$5.88
Bastion of Remembrance+14% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.36
Impact Tremors+12% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$2.38
Gimli's Reckless Might+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$5.43
Breath of Fury+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$11.57
Berserkers' Onslaught+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.59
Vampiric Rites+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.17
Dictate of Erebos+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$17.30
Teval's Judgment+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$9.88
Brazen Cannonade+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.80
Attrition+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$18.55
Curse of Opulence+6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.17
Warstorm Surge+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.47
Fervor+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.92
Aggravated Assault+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$36.95
Guild Artisan+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.25
Black Market Connections-8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$12.20
Phyrexian Arena-9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$3.87
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
High Market+29% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.57
Reliquary Tower+29% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$5.02
Phyrexian Tower+22% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$30.75
Arena of Glory+17% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$8.04
Shizo, Death's Storehouse+8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$35.32
Susur Secundi, Void Altar+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.39
Tyrite Sanctum+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.71
Castle Embereth+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.32
Rogue's Passage+4% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.77
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+3% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$51.88
Spymaster's Vault+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.62
Bojuka Bog+2% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$1.46
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$11.16
Command Beacon0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$9.79
Cabal Coffers0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$26.65
Spinerock Knoll-3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.31
Temple of the False God-3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.28
Ancient Tomb-4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$122.84
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Thought Vessel+12% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$2.40
The Soul Stone+6% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$88.06
Decanter of Endless Water+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.37
Cursed Mirror0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.36
Arcane Signet-2% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.66
Talisman of Indulgence-4% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.71
Sol Ring-4% Synergy
in 81% of decks
$1.96
Fellwar Stone-10% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.88
Rakdos Signet-10% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.46
Mind Stone-12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.30
Lands
The mana base foundation for Ares, God of War decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Dark Fortress+13% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$1.95
Blazemire Verge+10% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$11.56
Kazuul's Fury+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.66
Haunted Ridge+8% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$1.45
Dragonskull Summit+7% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$0.46
Luxury Suite+6% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$8.87
Hell's Kitchen+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.23
Blood Crypt+5% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$8.94
Tainted Peak+5% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$1.62
Fabled Passage+4% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.19
Graven Cairns+3% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$4.45
Smoldering Marsh+2% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.34
Boggart Trawler+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.03
Badlands+2% Synergy
in 16% of decks
Sundering Eruption+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.76
Agadeem's Awakening+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$27.57
Mountain+1% Synergy
in 99% of decks
$0.09
Swamp+0% Synergy
in 99% of decks
$0.11
Command Tower+0% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$0.30
Sulfurous Springs0% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.55
Blightstep Pathway0% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$5.54
Bloodstained Mire0% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$19.04
Fell the Profane-1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$5.14
Raucous Theater-2% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$11.92
Valakut Awakening-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$16.16
Malakir Rebirth-3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$14.62
Foreboding Ruins-4% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.35
Canyon Slough-4% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.29
Exotic Orchard-5% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.26
Path of Ancestry-5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.27
Blackcleave Cliffs-5% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.61
Terramorphic Expanse-5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.36
Shadowblood Ridge-6% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.42
Rakdos Carnarium-7% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.27
Bloodfell Caves-7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.20
Evolving Wilds-8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.28
Myriad Landscape-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.31
Mount Doom-9% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.06
Temple of Malice-11% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.23
Ares, God of War Deck Stats
Based on 2,590 Ares, God of War decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 20 |
| 4 | 13 |
| 5 | 3 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 32
- Instant 10
- Sorcery 5
- Artifact 10
- Enchantment 6
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 32 |
| Instant | 10 |
| Sorcery | 5 |
| Artifact | 10 |
| Enchantment | 6 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 22 basic, 14 nonbasic
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| 2026-06 | 126 |
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| 2026-08 | 462 |
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