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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

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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 $31.63
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+97% Synergy $48.66
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+96% Synergy $0.93
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+96% Synergy $40.84
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+91% Synergy $5.94
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+87% Synergy $45.71
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+87% Synergy $1.72
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+86% Synergy $14.36
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+85% Synergy $0.39
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+85% Synergy $18.33

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 $1.18
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+81% Synergy $21.93
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+80% Synergy $4.98
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+76% Synergy $30.50
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+74% Synergy $0.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+54% Synergy $4.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+48% Synergy $2.28
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+35% Synergy $0.89
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 $40.59
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+37% Synergy $134.99

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 $5.03
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+72% Synergy $1.55
Goblin Champion Goblin Champion
+62% Synergy $0.24
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+56% Synergy $2.22
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+56% Synergy $11.82
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+56% Synergy $0.29
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+54% Synergy $4.02
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+52% Synergy $5.41
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+42% Synergy $2.24
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+31% Synergy $0.40
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.32
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+28% Synergy $13.89
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+27% Synergy $6.81
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+20% Synergy $7.38
Anger Anger
+13% Synergy $0.61
Raptor Hatchling Raptor Hatchling
+12% Synergy $0.27
Sun-Crowned Hunters Sun-Crowned Hunters
+12% Synergy $0.20
Mogg Maniac Mogg Maniac
+12% Synergy $1.01
Diaochan, Artful Beauty Diaochan, Artful Beauty
+12% Synergy $166.90
Deep-Slumber Titan Deep-Slumber Titan
+12% Synergy $0.24
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+11% Synergy $0.26
Hellkite Igniter Hellkite Igniter
+11% Synergy $0.35
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+11% Synergy $11.03
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+11% Synergy $10.29
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+10% Synergy $3.02
Bladegraft Aspirant Bladegraft Aspirant
+10% Synergy $0.22
Alena, Kessig Trapper Alena, Kessig Trapper
+10% Synergy $0.31
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+9% Synergy $3.32
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+8% Synergy $0.33
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+7% Synergy $3.21
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $4.39
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+4% Synergy $23.24
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+3% Synergy $9.63
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+2% Synergy $15.80
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+2% Synergy $28.91
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+1% Synergy $5.24
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+1% Synergy $29.93
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-1% Synergy $42.04

Instants

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

Uncaged Fury Uncaged Fury
+74% Synergy $0.12
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+67% Synergy $0.37
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+60% Synergy $0.26
Brute Force Brute Force
+59% Synergy $0.39
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+38% Synergy $0.82
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+34% Synergy $5.06
Seething Song Seething Song
+31% Synergy $12.32
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+28% Synergy $0.27
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+16% Synergy $10.78
Word of Blasting Word of Blasting
+12% Synergy $0.18
Rush of Adrenaline Rush of Adrenaline
+11% Synergy $0.20
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-1% Synergy $1.98
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $69.27
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-11% Synergy $0.46
Abrade Abrade
-17% Synergy $0.33

Sorceries

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

Rolling Earthquake Rolling Earthquake
+73% Synergy $2.99
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+56% Synergy $4.38
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+46% Synergy $1.89
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+22% Synergy $1.10
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+22% Synergy $0.46
World at War World at War
+9% Synergy $10.61
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-18% Synergy $1.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+81% Synergy $16.64
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+80% Synergy $2.86
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+74% Synergy $3.02
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+74% Synergy $19.45
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+72% Synergy $0.29
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+70% Synergy $6.65
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+60% Synergy $0.19
Embercleave Embercleave
+56% Synergy $10.38
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+49% Synergy $10.42
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+49% Synergy $10.29
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+44% Synergy $0.37
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+36% Synergy $0.21
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+36% Synergy $1.12
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+36% Synergy $5.59
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+35% Synergy $2.26
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+34% Synergy $1.75
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+27% Synergy $31.91
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+18% Synergy $34.19
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+13% Synergy $6.03
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+12% Synergy $1.61
Altar of the Goyf Altar of the Goyf
+12% Synergy $0.22
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+12% Synergy $5.81
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+12% Synergy $5.75
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+12% Synergy $6.41
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+12% Synergy $34.54
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+12% Synergy $2.73
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+11% Synergy $18.54
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+11% Synergy $14.96
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+11% Synergy $0.52
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+11% Synergy $0.32
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+11% Synergy $0.37
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+11% Synergy $16.67
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+11% Synergy $1.42
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+10% Synergy $12.57
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+10% Synergy $17.28
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+10% Synergy $10.39
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+10% Synergy $10.44
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+10% Synergy $2.74
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+10% Synergy $3.03
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+9% Synergy $21.11
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+9% Synergy $4.15
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+8% Synergy $20.16
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+8% Synergy $0.33
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+7% Synergy $3.79
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+6% Synergy $2.49
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $4.67
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-5% Synergy $5.65
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-19% Synergy $13.98

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 $0.18
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+49% Synergy $0.42
Blood Sun Blood Sun
+37% Synergy $0.41
Tempered in Solitude Tempered in Solitude
+37% Synergy $0.29
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+22% Synergy $14.47
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+17% Synergy $0.39
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+12% Synergy $0.52
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+11% Synergy $0.27
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+10% Synergy $0.47
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+8% Synergy $23.96
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+4% Synergy $0.97
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-9% Synergy $7.53

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+72% Synergy $6.47
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+8% Synergy $1.52

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 $17.65
War Room War Room
+45% Synergy $5.79
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+34% Synergy $0.28
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+30% Synergy $17.64
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+24% Synergy $0.43
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+21% Synergy $9.65
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+20% Synergy $2.66
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+20% Synergy $0.22
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+18% Synergy $0.30
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+15% Synergy $0.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+13% Synergy $3.52
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+11% Synergy $6.85
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+9% Synergy $18.85
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $38.89
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $9.73
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-7% Synergy $53.41
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-8% Synergy $7.74

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+63% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+42% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+38% Synergy $2.59
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+32% Synergy $4.08
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+30% Synergy $0.31
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+30% Synergy $3.72
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+28% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+27% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+16% Synergy $1.55
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+11% Synergy $0.83
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+8% Synergy $0.57
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+6% Synergy $12.93
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $4.34
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $28.49
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-1% Synergy $3.95
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.89

Lands

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

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+73% Synergy $1.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+47% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+38% Synergy $0.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+21% Synergy $0.25
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+9% Synergy $0.34
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.71
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $51.14
Mountain Mountain
-7% Synergy $0.08

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
Eivor, Battle-Ready Eivor, Battle-Ready
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
Bruenor Battlehammer Bruenor Battlehammer
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
The Eleventh Doctor Yasmin Khan The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Barret Wallace Barret Wallace
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
Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
Wyleth, Soul of Steel Wyleth, Soul of Steel
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager
Astor, Bearer of Blades Astor, Bearer of Blades
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tana, the Bloodsower Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tana, the Bloodsower
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Krark, the Thumbless Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Krark, the Thumbless
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tana, the Bloodsower Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden