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Ma Chao, Western Warrior: Equipment
Price tag $74.99

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier Warrior

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 100%
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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 $32.99
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+97% Synergy $48.46
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+96% Synergy $0.53
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+96% Synergy $39.01
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+91% Synergy $8.14
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+87% Synergy $46.52
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+87% Synergy $2.14
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+86% Synergy $13.25
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+85% Synergy $0.37
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+85% Synergy $19.66

Top Cards

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

Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+83% Synergy $2.73
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+83% Synergy $1.00
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+81% Synergy $25.30
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+80% Synergy $5.52
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+76% Synergy $13.63
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+74% Synergy $1.17
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+54% Synergy $3.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+48% Synergy $2.99
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+35% Synergy $0.82
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+27% Synergy $0.38

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 $41.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+37% Synergy $125.34

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 $5.06
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+72% Synergy $1.22
Goblin Champion Goblin Champion
+62% Synergy $0.20
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+56% Synergy $3.05
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+56% Synergy $13.41
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+56% Synergy $0.32
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+54% Synergy $3.91
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+52% Synergy $4.39
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+42% Synergy $0.77
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+31% Synergy $0.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.26
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+28% Synergy $13.30
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+27% Synergy $5.89
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+20% Synergy $7.57
Anger Anger
+13% Synergy $0.42
Raptor Hatchling Raptor Hatchling
+12% Synergy $0.29
Sun-Crowned Hunters Sun-Crowned Hunters
+12% Synergy $0.31
Mogg Maniac Mogg Maniac
+12% Synergy $0.90
Diaochan, Artful Beauty Diaochan, Artful Beauty
+12% Synergy $106.35
Deep-Slumber Titan Deep-Slumber Titan
+12% Synergy $0.43
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+11% Synergy $0.28
Hellkite Igniter Hellkite Igniter
+11% Synergy $0.31
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+11% Synergy $9.40
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+10% Synergy $2.82
Bladegraft Aspirant Bladegraft Aspirant
+10% Synergy $0.24
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+10% Synergy $11.90
Alena, Kessig Trapper Alena, Kessig Trapper
+10% Synergy $0.34
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+9% Synergy $2.67
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+8% Synergy $0.32
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+7% Synergy $4.63
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $4.38
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+4% Synergy $19.71
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+2% Synergy $16.22
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+2% Synergy $9.84
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+2% Synergy $30.61
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+1% Synergy $4.01
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
0% Synergy $32.35
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-1% Synergy $45.74

Instants

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

Uncaged Fury Uncaged Fury
+74% Synergy $0.09
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+67% Synergy $0.48
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+60% Synergy $0.24
Brute Force Brute Force
+59% Synergy $0.23
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+38% Synergy $3.35
Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+34% Synergy $4.08
Seething Song Seething Song
+32% Synergy $10.59
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+28% Synergy $0.27
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+16% Synergy $9.90
Word of Blasting Word of Blasting
+12% Synergy $0.25
Rush of Adrenaline Rush of Adrenaline
+11% Synergy $0.14
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-1% Synergy $1.64
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-2% Synergy $68.53
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-11% Synergy $0.46
Abrade Abrade
-18% Synergy $0.28

Sorceries

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

Rolling Earthquake Rolling Earthquake
+73% Synergy $3.17
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+56% Synergy $5.30
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+46% Synergy $15.83
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+22% Synergy $2.21
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+22% Synergy $0.28
World at War World at War
+9% Synergy $10.10
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-18% Synergy $1.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+81% Synergy $15.35
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+80% Synergy $3.24
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+74% Synergy $2.53
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+74% Synergy $16.68
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+72% Synergy $0.28
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+70% Synergy $6.08
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+60% Synergy $0.21
Embercleave Embercleave
+56% Synergy $8.47
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+49% Synergy $10.93
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+49% Synergy $11.09
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+44% Synergy $0.39
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+36% Synergy $0.15
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+36% Synergy $0.88
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+36% Synergy $5.25
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+35% Synergy $1.66
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+34% Synergy $1.78
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+27% Synergy $26.78
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+18% Synergy $31.83
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+13% Synergy $3.99
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+12% Synergy $2.13
Altar of the Goyf Altar of the Goyf
+12% Synergy $0.23
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+12% Synergy $5.35
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+12% Synergy $4.85
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+12% Synergy $2.87
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+12% Synergy $33.67
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+12% Synergy $3.19
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+11% Synergy $11.24
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+11% Synergy $2.73
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+11% Synergy $0.48
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+11% Synergy $0.61
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+11% Synergy $0.40
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+11% Synergy $14.32
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+11% Synergy $1.38
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+10% Synergy $11.43
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+10% Synergy $19.70
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+10% Synergy $10.55
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+10% Synergy $7.56
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+10% Synergy $1.37
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+10% Synergy $2.68
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+9% Synergy $19.92
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+9% Synergy $3.01
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+8% Synergy $17.99
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+8% Synergy $0.66
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+7% Synergy $3.63
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+6% Synergy $2.02
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.32
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-5% Synergy $6.62
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-18% Synergy $12.55

Enchantments

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

Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+62% Synergy $0.80
Granite Grip Granite Grip
+61% Synergy $0.13
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+49% Synergy $0.38
Blood Sun Blood Sun
+37% Synergy $0.40
Tempered in Solitude Tempered in Solitude
+37% Synergy $0.22
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+22% Synergy $16.57
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+17% Synergy $0.35
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+12% Synergy $0.72
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+11% Synergy $0.25
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+10% Synergy $0.55
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+8% Synergy $24.94
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+4% Synergy $1.05
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-9% Synergy $6.96

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+72% Synergy $5.62
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+8% Synergy $1.11

Utility Lands

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

Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+59% Synergy $0.25
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+51% Synergy $17.62
War Room War Room
+45% Synergy $1.99
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+34% Synergy $0.28
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+30% Synergy $13.08
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+24% Synergy $0.37
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+21% Synergy $10.35
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+20% Synergy $3.13
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+20% Synergy $0.26
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+18% Synergy $0.35
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+15% Synergy $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+13% Synergy $2.76
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+11% Synergy $5.35
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+9% Synergy $16.09
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $39.67
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $6.42
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-7% Synergy $49.84
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-7% Synergy $9.74

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+63% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+42% Synergy $0.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+38% Synergy $2.60
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+32% Synergy $3.70
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+30% Synergy $0.34
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+28% Synergy $3.83
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+28% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+27% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+16% Synergy $1.40
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+11% Synergy $0.81
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+8% Synergy $0.54
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+6% Synergy $11.33
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $4.03
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $36.37
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-1% Synergy $3.11
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.60

Lands

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

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+73% Synergy $1.02
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+47% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+38% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+21% Synergy $0.39
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+9% Synergy $0.40
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.59
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $49.78
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.

Dargo, the Shipwrecker Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akiri, Line-Slinger // Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
The Eleventh Doctor Yasmin Khan The Eleventh Doctor // Yasmin Khan
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
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
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 Krark, the Thumbless Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Krark, the Thumbless
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Flaming Fist Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Flaming Fist
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Sword Coast Sailor Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Sword Coast Sailor
Sarevok, Deathbringer Hardy Outlander Sarevok, Deathbringer // Hardy Outlander
The Fifth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fifth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Alora, Merry Thief Flaming Fist Alora, Merry Thief // Flaming Fist
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Flaming Fist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Flaming Fist
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Tana, the Bloodsower Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Tana, the Bloodsower
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Akiri, Line-Slinger // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber Rhuk, Hexgold Nabber
Eivor, Battle-Ready Eivor, Battle-Ready
Akiri, Line-Slinger Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Akiri, Line-Slinger // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Akiri, Line-Slinger Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tana, the Bloodsower Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tana, the Bloodsower
Akiri, Line-Slinger Anara, Wolvid Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
Nahiri, Forged in Fury Nahiri, Forged in Fury
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akiri, Fearless Voyager