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Maarika, Brutal Gladiator
Price tag $1.92

Legendary CreatureHuman Warrior

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Jund

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#381 Current Rank
#376 Last Week
#340 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Maarika, Brutal Gladiator.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Maarika, Brutal Gladiator decks.

The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+18% Synergy $1.57
Bitter Work Bitter Work
+4% Synergy $0.18
Combustion Man Combustion Man
+3% Synergy $0.14
Rumble Arena Rumble Arena
+3% Synergy $0.09
The Earth King The Earth King
+2% Synergy $0.49

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Maarika, Brutal Gladiator's abilities and overall game plan.

Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+67% Synergy $1.81
Neyith of the Dire Hunt Neyith of the Dire Hunt
+66% Synergy $5.44
Prizefight Prizefight
+62% Synergy $0.11
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+62% Synergy $0.14
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+61% Synergy $3.88
Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder
+59% Synergy $0.07
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+56% Synergy $3.93
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+52% Synergy $2.35
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
+49% Synergy $0.91
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+49% Synergy $0.17

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Maarika, Brutal Gladiator decks.

Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+49% Synergy $0.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+47% Synergy $1.38
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+47% Synergy $3.04
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+45% Synergy $5.09
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+43% Synergy $0.69
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+43% Synergy $0.60
Cultivate Cultivate
+23% Synergy $0.43
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+14% Synergy $1.87
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+12% Synergy $1.44
Farseek Farseek
+8% Synergy $0.40

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+23% Synergy $15.70
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $30.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $89.88
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $48.48
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $58.01

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Maarika, Brutal Gladiator's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

General Marhault Elsdragon General Marhault Elsdragon
+49% Synergy $0.30
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+42% Synergy $17.10
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+40% Synergy $8.09
Chevill, Bane of Monsters Chevill, Bane of Monsters
+40% Synergy $0.93
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+38% Synergy $0.61
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+36% Synergy $5.02
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+32% Synergy $0.87
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+30% Synergy $0.80
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+28% Synergy $1.26
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+26% Synergy $3.70
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+26% Synergy $3.07
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+21% Synergy $8.28
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+21% Synergy $2.20
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
+20% Synergy $0.23
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+19% Synergy $0.57
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+18% Synergy $6.79
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+18% Synergy $2.12
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+16% Synergy $0.17
Cactusfolk Sureshot Cactusfolk Sureshot
+15% Synergy $0.15
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+14% Synergy $5.31
Vigor Vigor
+14% Synergy $14.60
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+13% Synergy $0.09
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+13% Synergy $1.40
Shakedown Heavy Shakedown Heavy
+13% Synergy $0.31
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+10% Synergy $1.85
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+9% Synergy $0.19
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+9% Synergy $5.76
Barbed Servitor Barbed Servitor
+9% Synergy $0.30
Foe-Razer Regent Foe-Razer Regent
+9% Synergy $0.32
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+8% Synergy $2.31
Cait, Cage Brawler Cait, Cage Brawler
+8% Synergy $0.16
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+7% Synergy $1.36
Jolene, Plundering Pugilist Jolene, Plundering Pugilist
+7% Synergy $0.13
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+6% Synergy $0.57
Vraska, the Silencer Vraska, the Silencer
+6% Synergy $0.50
Kraven the Hunter Kraven the Hunter
+6% Synergy $0.16
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+5% Synergy $12.29
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+5% Synergy $5.89
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+5% Synergy $0.17
Kresh the Bloodbraided Kresh the Bloodbraided
+4% Synergy $0.73
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+4% Synergy $0.93
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+3% Synergy $0.31
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+2% Synergy $15.34
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+1% Synergy $2.59
Brawn Brawn
+1% Synergy $0.32
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+1% Synergy $24.45
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+1% Synergy $0.97
Anger Anger
-7% Synergy $1.61
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-9% Synergy $1.18
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-12% Synergy $0.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Maarika, Brutal Gladiator safe.

Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+45% Synergy $0.06
Ram Through Ram Through
+43% Synergy $0.28
Pit Fight Pit Fight
+38% Synergy $0.21
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+30% Synergy $2.85
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+28% Synergy $0.47
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+26% Synergy $0.87
Arcbond Arcbond
+24% Synergy $1.14
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+21% Synergy $0.22
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+17% Synergy $9.77
Bite Down Bite Down
+17% Synergy $0.05
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+14% Synergy $0.19
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+12% Synergy $0.10
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+12% Synergy $0.36
Titanic Brawl Titanic Brawl
+12% Synergy $0.11
Master's Rebuke Master's Rebuke
+10% Synergy $0.10
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+9% Synergy $3.22
Pounce Pounce
+9% Synergy $0.08
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+8% Synergy $0.16
Berserk Berserk
+8% Synergy $16.00
Overprotect Overprotect
+7% Synergy $2.12
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+7% Synergy $0.34
Friendly Rivalry Friendly Rivalry
+7% Synergy $0.07
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+6% Synergy $0.88
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.86
Back for More Back for More
+6% Synergy $0.05
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+6% Synergy $0.37
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+5% Synergy $18.27
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+5% Synergy $1.28
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+5% Synergy $0.16
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+5% Synergy $0.43
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+5% Synergy $0.19
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+4% Synergy $0.88
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $48.80
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $0.86
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-1% Synergy $2.94
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.45
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.51
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $18.15
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-5% Synergy $0.37
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $3.42
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-7% Synergy $0.24
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-7% Synergy $0.10
Putrefy Putrefy
-13% Synergy $0.10
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-16% Synergy $3.11
Terminate Terminate
-18% Synergy $0.50

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Maarika, Brutal Gladiator's game plan and control the board.

Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+39% Synergy $1.86
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+34% Synergy $0.09
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+28% Synergy $0.10
Primal Might Primal Might
+28% Synergy $0.19
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+25% Synergy $0.38
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+24% Synergy $1.09
Savage Punch Savage Punch
+20% Synergy $0.04
Contest of Claws Contest of Claws
+19% Synergy $2.38
Rhino's Rampage Rhino's Rampage
+18% Synergy $0.09
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+18% Synergy $2.57
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+17% Synergy $0.19
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+16% Synergy $0.89
Spinning Wheel Kick Spinning Wheel Kick
+14% Synergy $0.14
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+13% Synergy $0.43
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+11% Synergy $2.77
Barroom Brawl Barroom Brawl
+11% Synergy $0.09
Malamet Battle Glyph Malamet Battle Glyph
+11% Synergy $0.05
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+11% Synergy $0.06
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+9% Synergy $15.42
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+8% Synergy $3.04
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+8% Synergy $2.58
Hard-Hitting Question Hard-Hitting Question
+8% Synergy $0.13
Go for Blood Go for Blood
+8% Synergy $0.02
Longstalk Brawl Longstalk Brawl
+7% Synergy $0.04
Nature's Way Nature's Way
+7% Synergy $0.13
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+6% Synergy $0.13
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+6% Synergy $2.19
Domri's Ambush Domri's Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.15
Curse of the Werefox Curse of the Werefox
+6% Synergy $0.05
Damnation Damnation
+5% Synergy $16.91
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+5% Synergy $4.52
Savage Smash Savage Smash
+5% Synergy $0.05
Epic Confrontation Epic Confrontation
+5% Synergy $0.04
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+4% Synergy $1.79
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $7.37
Harmonize Harmonize
+3% Synergy $0.12
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+3% Synergy $0.35
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $0.46
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.17
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.28
Decimate Decimate
+1% Synergy $0.18
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $5.27
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-3% Synergy $0.65

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+37% Synergy $1.70
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+28% Synergy $36.27
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+27% Synergy $0.18
Power Fist Power Fist
+27% Synergy $8.97
Boxing Ring Boxing Ring
+24% Synergy $0.55
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+24% Synergy $0.20
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+23% Synergy $5.82
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+17% Synergy $5.56
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+15% Synergy $0.99
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+14% Synergy $8.55
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+12% Synergy $1.54
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+11% Synergy $9.02
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+10% Synergy $2.09
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+10% Synergy $1.83
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+10% Synergy $3.71
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+9% Synergy $2.33
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+9% Synergy $0.20
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+8% Synergy $0.17
Embercleave Embercleave
+8% Synergy $9.54
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+7% Synergy $1.73
Worldslayer Worldslayer
+7% Synergy $2.68
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $19.47
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+6% Synergy $5.39
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+6% Synergy $0.13
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+6% Synergy $12.68
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.78
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+6% Synergy $0.86
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $33.73
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+5% Synergy $60.26
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+5% Synergy $1.31
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+5% Synergy $13.63
Short Bow Short Bow
+5% Synergy $0.13
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Maarika, Brutal Gladiator's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rancor Rancor
+37% Synergy $1.07
Pain for All Pain for All
+36% Synergy $0.49
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+33% Synergy $9.20
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+32% Synergy $0.32
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+30% Synergy $2.32
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+28% Synergy $0.26
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+25% Synergy $0.62
Lure Lure
+25% Synergy $0.16
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+20% Synergy $0.80
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+18% Synergy $0.22
Arni Slays the Troll Arni Slays the Troll
+17% Synergy $0.16
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+15% Synergy $2.32
Gift of the Deity Gift of the Deity
+15% Synergy $0.24
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+14% Synergy $17.57
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+10% Synergy $0.19
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $3.28
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+8% Synergy $0.27
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+7% Synergy $0.84
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+7% Synergy $0.60
Cartouche of Strength Cartouche of Strength
+7% Synergy $0.07
Asceticism Asceticism
+6% Synergy $5.07
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+5% Synergy $13.74
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+5% Synergy $0.34
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+5% Synergy $0.20
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+4% Synergy $1.21
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+3% Synergy $0.17
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $21.39
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $11.69

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Maarika, Brutal Gladiator to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Domri Rade Domri Rade
+12% Synergy $1.01

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+30% Synergy $0.19
Arena Arena
+24% Synergy $4.99
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+20% Synergy $1.22
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.38
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+8% Synergy $10.47
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+7% Synergy $6.17
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+7% Synergy $0.45
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.16
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $4.91
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy $0.51
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $8.17
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.27
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $46.63
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $32.70

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+10% Synergy $2.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.35
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+6% Synergy $0.49
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.14
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.27
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $2.57
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+3% Synergy $0.25
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+1% Synergy $0.79
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.85
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-1% Synergy $0.20
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-4% Synergy $0.20
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-4% Synergy $1.59

Lands

The mana base foundation for Maarika, Brutal Gladiator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+28% Synergy $0.47
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+25% Synergy $0.38
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+21% Synergy $1.29
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+16% Synergy $0.98
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+16% Synergy $0.89
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+15% Synergy $0.42
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+10% Synergy $0.43
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+10% Synergy $13.02
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+9% Synergy $8.77
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+9% Synergy $6.88
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+8% Synergy $6.06
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+7% Synergy $18.56
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+7% Synergy $7.05
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+6% Synergy $0.88
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+5% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.13
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+4% Synergy $5.53
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+4% Synergy $0.23
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+4% Synergy $4.70
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+3% Synergy $0.84
Game Trail Game Trail
+2% Synergy $0.18
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.09
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+1% Synergy $0.11
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
0% Synergy $0.18
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
0% Synergy $0.13
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
0% Synergy $0.15
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.09
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-1% Synergy $0.14
Taiga Taiga
-1% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
-1% Synergy
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-1% Synergy $0.14
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-1% Synergy $0.40
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-1% Synergy $0.19
Bayou Bayou
-2% Synergy
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-4% Synergy $5.78
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-4% Synergy $0.31
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-5% Synergy $15.00
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-6% Synergy $17.41
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.08
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-7% Synergy $0.56
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-8% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.11
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-11% Synergy $13.22
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-11% Synergy $20.18
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-13% Synergy $13.73

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