Ma Chao, Western Warrior
$53.97
$53.97Legendary Creature — Human Soldier Warrior
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#4044
Current Rank
#3946
Past 2 Years
Mono-Red Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketHigh Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Ma Chao, Western Warrior's abilities and overall game plan.
Cathedral of War+67% Synergy
$2.17
Hammer of Nazahn+61% Synergy
$12.52
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar+56% Synergy
$4.77
Brass Squire+56% Synergy
$1.03
Commander's Plate+55% Synergy
$44.72
The Reaver Cleaver+53% Synergy
$13.56
Godo, Bandit Warlord+52% Synergy
$1.18
Hero's Blade+51% Synergy
$0.27
Lizard Blades+49% Synergy
$3.40
Relentless Assault+49% Synergy
$7.11
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ma Chao, Western Warrior decks.
Jeska, Thrice Reborn+48% Synergy
$6.39
Blackblade Reforged+47% Synergy
$3.53
Karlach, Fury of Avernus+46% Synergy
$24.68
Unleash Fury+44% Synergy
$0.51
Swiftfoot Boots+25% Synergy
$1.95
Lightning Bolt+18% Synergy
$0.96
Thrill of Possibility+18% Synergy
$0.28
Faithless Looting+8% Synergy
$0.29
Ruby Medallion-5% Synergy
$12.67
Chaos Warp-6% Synergy
$0.33
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Jeska's Will+13% Synergy
$43.06
Ancient Tomb+10% Synergy
$129.20
Mana Vault+2% Synergy
$109.80
The One Ring-2% Synergy
$104.71
Gamble-3% Synergy
$15.70
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Ma Chao, Western Warrior's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Lavaleaper+46% Synergy
$0.36
Silent Arbiter+40% Synergy
$12.87
Akki Battle Squad+40% Synergy
$4.23
Goblin Champion+38% Synergy
$0.17
Magus of the Moon+34% Synergy
$4.86
Iron Myr+28% Synergy
$1.21
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell+26% Synergy
$2.75
Knuckles the Echidna+26% Synergy
$19.27
Burnished Hart+26% Synergy
$0.33
Zhao, the Moon Slayer+25% Synergy
$0.31
Professional Face-Breaker+19% Synergy
$5.79
Imperial Recruiter+16% Synergy
$14.34
Anger+14% Synergy
$0.45
Foundry Inspector+13% Synergy
$0.34
Heiko Yamazaki, the General+12% Synergy
$0.22
Seifer Almasy+12% Synergy
$0.28
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo+11% Synergy
$0.35
Mijae Djinn+10% Synergy
$49.22
Lu Bu, Master-at-Arms+10% Synergy
$33.99
Peerless Samurai+9% Synergy
$0.24
Solemn Simulacrum+8% Synergy
$0.31
Ornithopter of Paradise+8% Synergy
$0.75
Fiendish Duo+8% Synergy
$3.00
Urabrask the Hidden+7% Synergy
$4.44
Goblin Engineer+6% Synergy
$9.89
Angrath's Marauders+6% Synergy
$0.40
Zodiac Goat+6% Synergy
$10.07
Yuan Shao, the Indecisive+6% Synergy
$135.00
Magma Pummeler+6% Synergy
$0.22
Flamekin Herald+6% Synergy
$0.33
Mannichi, the Fevered Dream+6% Synergy
$0.68
Akki Ronin+6% Synergy
$0.15
Mogg Maniac+6% Synergy
$0.88
Magnivore+6% Synergy
$0.83
Magus of the Scroll+6% Synergy
$0.36
Dong Zhou, the Tyrant+6% Synergy
$172.00
Marauding Raptor+6% Synergy
$1.15
Neheb, the Eternal+5% Synergy
$7.47
Combat Celebrant+5% Synergy
$1.08
Goblin Welder+5% Synergy
$21.02
Rampaging Ferocidon+2% Synergy
$2.00
Captain Lannery Storm+2% Synergy
$0.31
Moraug, Fury of Akoum+2% Synergy
$2.23
Simian Spirit Guide+1% Synergy
$3.40
Impulsive Pilferer0% Synergy
$0.40
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker-1% Synergy
$16.69
Xorn-2% Synergy
$8.14
Goldspan Dragon-3% Synergy
$5.71
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser-3% Synergy
$0.37
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer-4% Synergy
$47.34
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ma Chao, Western Warrior safe.
Magnetic Theft+42% Synergy
$4.29
Uncaged Fury+35% Synergy
$0.09
Brute Force+25% Synergy
$0.36
Downhill Charge+24% Synergy
$0.26
Seething Song+14% Synergy
$13.22
Molten Influence+9% Synergy
$5.76
Mages' Contest+9% Synergy
$16.64
Tibalt's Trickery+7% Synergy
$11.27
Savage Beating+7% Synergy
$9.10
Artifact Blast+6% Synergy
$2.36
Magma Jet+6% Synergy
$0.19
Judgment Bolt+6% Synergy
$0.24
Deflecting Swat+5% Synergy
$70.06
Fire Magic+5% Synergy
$0.93
Thunder Magic+5% Synergy
$0.18
Starstorm+4% Synergy
$0.31
Fork+4% Synergy
Final Fortune+4% Synergy
$17.39
Volcanic Fallout+4% Synergy
$0.25
Shock+3% Synergy
$0.12
Infuriate+3% Synergy
$0.14
Titan's Strength+3% Synergy
$0.34
Monstrous Rage+2% Synergy
$0.37
Haste Magic+2% Synergy
$0.20
Bulk Up+1% Synergy
$0.33
Massive Raid+1% Synergy
$0.36
Valakut Awakening-3% Synergy
$16.68
Reverberate-6% Synergy
$2.97
Redirect Lightning-8% Synergy
$11.30
Bolt Bend-9% Synergy
$5.42
Pyroblast-12% Synergy
$12.52
Untimely Malfunction-17% Synergy
$7.10
Unexpected Windfall-17% Synergy
$3.10
Big Score-20% Synergy
$0.50
Abrade-26% Synergy
$0.31
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Ma Chao, Western Warrior's game plan and control the board.
Rolling Earthquake+43% Synergy
$2.68
Seize the Day+28% Synergy
$13.92
Full Throttle+16% Synergy
$5.96
World at War+13% Synergy
$10.86
Warrior's Oath+12% Synergy
$18.87
Control of the Court+10% Synergy
$28.85
Last Chance+8% Synergy
$4.89
Wheel of Fortune+7% Synergy
$2063.83
Will of the Jeskai+7% Synergy
$3.38
Irencrag Feat+7% Synergy
$0.77
Blaze+6% Synergy
$0.12
Desert Sandstorm+6% Synergy
$2.73
Mark of Mutiny+6% Synergy
$0.21
Magmatic Chasm+6% Synergy
$0.05
Malevolent Whispers+6% Synergy
$0.23
Mass Mutiny+6% Synergy
$0.41
Magic Missile+6% Synergy
$0.24
Spitting Earth+5% Synergy
$0.14
Mana Clash+5% Synergy
$1.32
Chandra's Ignition+4% Synergy
$6.18
Winds of Change+4% Synergy
$4.92
Overpowering Attack+3% Synergy
$1.08
Earthquake+3% Synergy
$0.64
Strike It Rich-1% Synergy
$2.78
Fiery Confluence-2% Synergy
$0.57
Wrenn's Resolve-2% Synergy
$2.45
Seize the Spoils-3% Synergy
$0.26
Rite of Flame-3% Synergy
$6.49
Cathartic Reunion-4% Synergy
$0.31
Mana Geyser-5% Synergy
$1.15
Light Up the Stage-5% Synergy
$0.28
Vandalblast-9% Synergy
$1.54
Blasphemous Act-14% Synergy
$0.87
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Thran Power Suit+45% Synergy
$0.71
Sword of Feast and Famine+44% Synergy
$39.52
Sword of Light and Shadow+44% Synergy
$14.06
Sword of Truth and Justice+44% Synergy
$34.47
Sword of Fire and Ice+42% Synergy
$46.53
Sword of Hearth and Home+42% Synergy
$19.41
Loxodon Warhammer+41% Synergy
$2.74
Argentum Armor+41% Synergy
$2.61
Embercleave+40% Synergy
$9.49
Darksteel Plate+40% Synergy
$6.41
Genji Glove+40% Synergy
$6.43
Fireshrieker+40% Synergy
$0.23
Sword of the Animist+39% Synergy
$5.77
Mask of Memory+36% Synergy
$0.43
Golem-Skin Gauntlets+34% Synergy
$0.14
Sword of Body and Mind+32% Synergy
$17.12
Colossus Hammer+30% Synergy
$1.61
Tenza, Godo's Maul+28% Synergy
$1.64
Sword of Sinew and Steel+25% Synergy
$11.31
Sword of War and Peace+25% Synergy
$11.17
Excalibur, Sword of Eden+23% Synergy
$12.08
Buster Sword+21% Synergy
$40.24
Mithril Coat+18% Synergy
$26.43
Sword of Vengeance+18% Synergy
$1.01
Aettir and Priwen+18% Synergy
$8.28
Two-Handed Axe+15% Synergy
$1.54
Mirage Mirror+15% Synergy
$0.57
Grafted Exoskeleton+15% Synergy
$5.02
The Fire Crystal+14% Synergy
$5.47
Sword of Wealth and Power+14% Synergy
$18.19
Sigil of Valor+13% Synergy
$0.18
Lightning Greaves+11% Synergy
$4.39
Basilisk Collar+11% Synergy
$4.16
O-Naginata+11% Synergy
$0.45
Bloodforged Battle-Axe+11% Synergy
$2.42
Shadowspear+9% Synergy
$31.18
Quietus Spike+9% Synergy
$2.36
Sword of Once and Future+9% Synergy
$4.63
Akroma's Memorial+9% Synergy
$33.07
Mask of Avacyn+9% Synergy
$0.82
Masterwork of Ingenuity+8% Synergy
$1.36
Umezawa's Jitte+8% Synergy
$17.61
Haunted Cloak+8% Synergy
$0.34
Sword of Forge and Frontier+8% Synergy
$9.71
Hammer of Purphoros+7% Synergy
$0.29
Explorer's Scope+7% Synergy
$0.18
Sensei's Divining Top+6% Synergy
$47.72
Diamond Pick-Axe+5% Synergy
$1.15
Goldvein Pick+4% Synergy
$0.28
Skullclamp-8% Synergy
$6.30
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Ma Chao, Western Warrior's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Claws of Valakut+42% Synergy
$0.36
Eldrazi Conscription+28% Synergy
$0.92
Tempered in Solitude+28% Synergy
$0.27
Granite Grip+24% Synergy
$0.13
Fiery Emancipation+23% Synergy
$16.92
Tectonic Reformation+18% Synergy
$0.35
Pain for All+16% Synergy
$0.44
Blood Sun+15% Synergy
$0.42
Gratuitous Violence+12% Synergy
$0.37
Super State+12% Synergy
$20.82
Aggravated Assault+11% Synergy
$32.23
Maniacal Rage+10% Synergy
$0.03
Madcap Skills+9% Synergy
$0.26
Furnace of Rath+8% Synergy
$6.52
Uncivil Unrest+8% Synergy
$18.97
Manabarbs+7% Synergy
$5.32
Smoke+6% Synergy
$8.44
Maddening Hex+6% Synergy
$5.56
Curse of Bloodletting+6% Synergy
$1.67
Messenger's Speed+6% Synergy
$0.16
Cartouche of Zeal+6% Synergy
$0.06
Undying Rage+6% Synergy
$0.02
Giant Strength+6% Synergy
$0.13
Rising of the Day+5% Synergy
$0.82
Berserkers' Onslaught+4% Synergy
$0.51
Tavern Brawler+4% Synergy
$0.26
Guild Artisan+3% Synergy
$0.19
Braid of Fire+2% Synergy
$24.78
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker0% Synergy
$6.68
Descent into Avernus-1% Synergy
$12.97
City on Fire-8% Synergy
$11.83
Blood Moon-9% Synergy
$6.96
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Ma Chao, Western Warrior to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Koth of the Hammer+3% Synergy
$1.65
Daretti, Scrap Savant+2% Synergy
$1.19
Koth, Fire of Resistance0% Synergy
$0.41
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Reliquary Tower+24% Synergy
$2.93
Maze of Ith+22% Synergy
$11.00
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle+21% Synergy
$16.17
Inventors' Fair+16% Synergy
$13.60
War Room+12% Synergy
$2.44
Forgotten Cave+12% Synergy
$0.25
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea+11% Synergy
$5.78
Castle Embereth+9% Synergy
$0.26
Buried Ruin+9% Synergy
$0.38
Mercadian Bazaar+9% Synergy
$0.56
Miren, the Moaning Well+6% Synergy
$20.29
Madblind Mountain+6% Synergy
$0.50
Memorial to War+6% Synergy
$0.20
Arena of Glory+5% Synergy
$7.61
Urza's Saga+5% Synergy
$40.55
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep+5% Synergy
$18.98
Tyrite Sanctum+5% Synergy
$2.87
Smoldering Crater+5% Synergy
$0.24
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+3% Synergy
$50.07
Scavenger Grounds+3% Synergy
$0.35
Geier Reach Sanitarium+3% Synergy
$1.46
Homeward Path+3% Synergy
$15.65
Strip Mine+3% Synergy
$21.20
Witch's Clinic+2% Synergy
$13.56
Dwarven Mine-1% Synergy
$0.34
Command Beacon-2% Synergy
$7.67
Temple of the False God-2% Synergy
$0.33
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance-2% Synergy
$2.49
Great Furnace-3% Synergy
$2.27
Mines of Moria-5% Synergy
$2.09
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Mind Stone+28% Synergy
$0.31
Fire Diamond+27% Synergy
$0.37
Caged Sun+21% Synergy
$3.59
Heraldic Banner+20% Synergy
$0.34
Thought Vessel+14% Synergy
$2.48
Gauntlet of Power+14% Synergy
$4.22
Commander's Sphere+11% Synergy
$0.33
Sol Ring+9% Synergy
$0.98
Manalith+6% Synergy
$0.80
Nyx Lotus+3% Synergy
$5.82
Thran Dynamo+2% Synergy
$4.55
Mox Amber+1% Synergy
$74.65
Mox Opal0% Synergy
$238.50
Throne of Eldraine-2% Synergy
$35.66
Arcane Signet-3% Synergy
$0.36
Fellwar Stone-7% Synergy
$2.20
Liquimetal Torque-7% Synergy
$3.06
Cursed Mirror-13% Synergy
$0.44
Lands
The mana base foundation for Ma Chao, Western Warrior decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Fabled Passage+20% Synergy
$3.30
Terramorphic Expanse+17% Synergy
$0.16
Myriad Landscape+11% Synergy
$0.34
Evolving Wilds+6% Synergy
$0.13
Meteor Crater+6% Synergy
$3.49
Maestros Theater+6% Synergy
$0.31
Snow-Covered Mountain+3% Synergy
$0.71
Demolition Field+1% Synergy
$0.31
Path of Ancestry-2% Synergy
$0.22
Valakut Awakening-3% Synergy
$16.68
Mountain-4% Synergy
$2.00
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ma Chao, Western Warrior.
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Radiant, Serra Archangel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Krark, the Thumbless
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Sword Coast Sailor
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Hardy Outlander
The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Alora, Merry Thief // Flaming Fist
Tegan Jovanka
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Flaming Fist
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Tana, the Bloodsower
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
Eivor, Battle-Ready
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tana, the Bloodsower
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh