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Ma Chao, Western Warrior
Price tag $80.20

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier Warrior

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 43%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Ma Chao, Western Warrior's Equipment builds — cards that lean hardest into the Equipment theme.

Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+99% Synergy $33.25
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+97% Synergy $45.84
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+96% Synergy $1.01
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+96% Synergy $42.28
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+91% Synergy $5.42
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+87% Synergy $38.90
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+87% Synergy $1.53
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+86% Synergy $12.64
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+85% Synergy $0.38
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+85% Synergy $16.83

Top Cards

The staple cards most Ma Chao, Western Warrior Equipment decks run as their core.

Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+83% Synergy $2.53
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+83% Synergy $1.21
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+81% Synergy $20.15
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+80% Synergy $4.98
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+76% Synergy $30.11
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+74% Synergy $0.74
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+54% Synergy $4.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+48% Synergy $1.98
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+35% Synergy $0.93
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+26% Synergy $0.36

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ma Chao, Western Warrior Equipment game on their own.

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+39% Synergy $41.27
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+37% Synergy $119.25

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Equipment plan in Ma Chao, Western Warrior decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+73% Synergy $5.10
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+72% Synergy $1.21
Goblin Champion Goblin Champion
+62% Synergy $0.14
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+56% Synergy $2.79
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+56% Synergy $10.64
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+56% Synergy $0.30
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+54% Synergy $3.69
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+52% Synergy $5.43
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+42% Synergy $2.23
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+31% Synergy $0.39
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.31
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+28% Synergy $12.10
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+27% Synergy $6.22
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+20% Synergy $8.46
Anger Anger
+13% Synergy $0.54
Raptor Hatchling Raptor Hatchling
+12% Synergy $0.31
Sun-Crowned Hunters Sun-Crowned Hunters
+12% Synergy $0.18
Mogg Maniac Mogg Maniac
+12% Synergy $1.06
Diaochan, Artful Beauty Diaochan, Artful Beauty
+12% Synergy $166.90
Deep-Slumber Titan Deep-Slumber Titan
+12% Synergy $0.25
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+11% Synergy $0.34
Hellkite Igniter Hellkite Igniter
+11% Synergy $0.31
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+11% Synergy $11.25
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+11% Synergy $9.52
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+10% Synergy $3.09
Bladegraft Aspirant Bladegraft Aspirant
+10% Synergy $0.27
Alena, Kessig Trapper Alena, Kessig Trapper
+10% Synergy $0.29
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+9% Synergy $3.06
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+8% Synergy $0.30
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+7% Synergy $2.05
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $4.23
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+4% Synergy $23.59
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+3% Synergy $8.86
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+2% Synergy $17.33
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+2% Synergy $30.30
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+1% Synergy $5.13
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+1% Synergy $28.24
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-1% Synergy $41.20

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ma Chao, Western Warrior's Equipment deck ahead.

Uncaged Fury Uncaged Fury
+74% Synergy $0.13
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+67% Synergy $0.42
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+60% Synergy $0.28
Brute Force Brute Force
+59% Synergy $0.34
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+38% Synergy $0.87
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+34% Synergy $5.53
Seething Song Seething Song
+31% Synergy $11.52
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+28% Synergy $0.29
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+16% Synergy $10.50
Word of Blasting Word of Blasting
+12% Synergy $0.17
Rush of Adrenaline Rush of Adrenaline
+11% Synergy $0.20
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-1% Synergy $1.21
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $71.17
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-11% Synergy $0.58
Abrade Abrade
-17% Synergy $0.31

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Equipment game plan forward for Ma Chao, Western Warrior.

Rolling Earthquake Rolling Earthquake
+73% Synergy $3.10
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+56% Synergy $4.59
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+46% Synergy $1.38
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+22% Synergy $1.71
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+22% Synergy $0.39
World at War World at War
+9% Synergy $12.58
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-18% Synergy $1.24

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ma Chao, Western Warrior Equipment decks.

Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+81% Synergy $14.24
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+80% Synergy $3.22
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+74% Synergy $2.98
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+74% Synergy $20.33
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+72% Synergy $0.29
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+70% Synergy $6.92
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+60% Synergy $0.22
Embercleave Embercleave
+56% Synergy $9.85
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+49% Synergy $9.88
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+49% Synergy $10.10
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+44% Synergy $0.41
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+36% Synergy $0.17
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+36% Synergy $1.51
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+36% Synergy $6.98
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+35% Synergy $2.73
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+34% Synergy $1.43
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+27% Synergy $29.06
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+18% Synergy $29.75
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+13% Synergy $3.79
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+12% Synergy $2.19
Altar of the Goyf Altar of the Goyf
+12% Synergy $0.25
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+12% Synergy $6.51
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+12% Synergy $4.69
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+12% Synergy $6.80
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+12% Synergy $35.07
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+12% Synergy $2.82
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+11% Synergy $18.28
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+11% Synergy $10.77
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+11% Synergy $0.51
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+11% Synergy $0.29
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+11% Synergy $0.42
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+11% Synergy $16.21
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+11% Synergy $1.45
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+10% Synergy $12.52
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+10% Synergy $16.23
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+10% Synergy $9.22
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+10% Synergy $10.65
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+10% Synergy $1.57
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+10% Synergy $3.33
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+9% Synergy $21.04
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+9% Synergy $4.30
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+8% Synergy $19.25
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+8% Synergy $0.29
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+7% Synergy $3.18
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+6% Synergy $2.56
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $5.61
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-5% Synergy $5.18
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-19% Synergy $14.81

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Equipment strategy in Ma Chao, Western Warrior decks.

Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+62% Synergy $1.49
Granite Grip Granite Grip
+61% Synergy $0.21
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+49% Synergy $0.40
Blood Sun Blood Sun
+37% Synergy $0.46
Tempered in Solitude Tempered in Solitude
+37% Synergy $0.25
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+22% Synergy $13.73
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+17% Synergy $0.40
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+12% Synergy $0.58
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+11% Synergy $0.28
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+10% Synergy $0.55
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+8% Synergy $23.44
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+4% Synergy $1.43
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-9% Synergy $6.82

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ma Chao, Western Warrior's Equipment game plan.

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+72% Synergy $5.77
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+8% Synergy $1.47

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ma Chao, Western Warrior Equipment decks.

Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+57% Synergy $0.31
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+51% Synergy $18.95
War Room War Room
+45% Synergy $5.22
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+34% Synergy $0.60
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+30% Synergy $14.54
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+24% Synergy $0.37
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+21% Synergy $9.44
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+20% Synergy $2.92
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+20% Synergy $0.19
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+18% Synergy $0.32
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+15% Synergy $0.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+13% Synergy $4.23
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+11% Synergy $4.48
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+9% Synergy $19.67
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $38.48
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $9.86
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-7% Synergy $45.74
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-8% Synergy $7.70

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ma Chao, Western Warrior's Equipment strategy.

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+63% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+42% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+38% Synergy $2.35
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+32% Synergy $4.09
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+30% Synergy $0.34
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+30% Synergy $3.87
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+28% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+27% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+16% Synergy $1.34
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+11% Synergy $0.51
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+8% Synergy $0.59
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+6% Synergy $13.30
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $4.36
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $29.40
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-1% Synergy $2.97
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base behind Ma Chao, Western Warrior's Equipment decks.

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+73% Synergy $0.64
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+47% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+38% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+21% Synergy $0.29
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+9% Synergy $0.33
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.50
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $51.06
Mountain Mountain
-7% Synergy $0.09

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ma Chao, Western Warrior: Equipment.

Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Barret Wallace Barret Wallace
Eivor, Battle-Ready Eivor, Battle-Ready
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akiri, Line-Slinger // Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Akiri, Line-Slinger Anara, Wolvid Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Akiri, Line-Slinger // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Akiri, Line-Slinger Esior, Wardwing Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Jeska, Thrice Reborn Akiri, Line-Slinger // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tana, the Bloodsower Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tana, the Bloodsower
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
The Eleventh Doctor Yasmin Khan The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Akiri, Line-Slinger Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Akiri, Line-Slinger // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Akiri, Line-Slinger Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Akiri, Line-Slinger // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Freya Crescent Freya Crescent
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kodama of the East Tree Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kodama of the East Tree
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Radiant, Serra Archangel Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Radiant, Serra Archangel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Flaming Fist Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Flaming Fist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker