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Maarika, Brutal Gladiator
Price tag $1.27

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

#349 Current Rank
#355 Last Week
#319 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.

Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+16% Synergy $5.61
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+10% Synergy $1.45
Pain for All Pain for All
+9% Synergy $0.55
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+9% Synergy $4.85
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+7% Synergy $0.22

High Synergy Cards

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

Neyith of the Dire Hunt Neyith of the Dire Hunt
+67% Synergy $5.59
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+67% Synergy $1.41
Prizefight Prizefight
+63% Synergy $0.14
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+63% Synergy $4.59
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+61% Synergy $0.17
Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder
+59% Synergy $0.14
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+56% Synergy $3.11
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+50% Synergy $3.15
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+50% Synergy $0.19
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+50% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

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

Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
+49% Synergy $0.82
General Marhault Elsdragon General Marhault Elsdragon
+49% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+46% Synergy $1.30
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+46% Synergy $4.41
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+43% Synergy $0.51
Cultivate Cultivate
+25% Synergy $0.34
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+23% Synergy $1.69
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+15% Synergy $1.13
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+11% Synergy $1.45
Farseek Farseek
+11% Synergy $0.45

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
+26% Synergy $18.44
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $46.20
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-2% Synergy $26.15
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $94.69
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $58.30
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $50.85

Creatures

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

Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+43% Synergy $6.69
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+42% Synergy $0.68
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+42% Synergy $11.53
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+41% Synergy $10.52
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+38% Synergy $0.71
Chevill, Bane of Monsters Chevill, Bane of Monsters
+38% Synergy $0.92
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+36% Synergy $4.18
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+33% Synergy $0.91
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+30% Synergy $0.64
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+27% Synergy $1.76
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+26% Synergy $1.03
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+26% Synergy $4.36
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+22% Synergy $2.09
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+21% Synergy $8.04
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
+20% Synergy $0.22
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+18% Synergy $7.44
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+18% Synergy $1.53
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+15% Synergy $0.22
Vigor Vigor
+14% Synergy $14.57
Cactusfolk Sureshot Cactusfolk Sureshot
+14% Synergy $0.17
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+13% Synergy $4.76
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+13% Synergy $0.11
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+13% Synergy $1.37
Shakedown Heavy Shakedown Heavy
+13% Synergy $0.22
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+10% Synergy $2.11
Foe-Razer Regent Foe-Razer Regent
+10% Synergy $0.26
Barbed Servitor Barbed Servitor
+9% Synergy $0.28
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+8% Synergy $0.19
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+8% Synergy $4.04
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+8% Synergy $1.39
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+8% Synergy $0.85
Jolene, Plundering Pugilist Jolene, Plundering Pugilist
+7% Synergy $0.09
Cait, Cage Brawler Cait, Cage Brawler
+7% Synergy $0.15
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+6% Synergy $4.05
Vraska, the Silencer Vraska, the Silencer
+6% Synergy $0.92
Thrun, Breaker of Silence Thrun, Breaker of Silence
+6% Synergy $0.22
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+5% Synergy $0.46
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+4% Synergy $9.23
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+4% Synergy $7.35
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+4% Synergy $0.96
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+3% Synergy $0.43
Kresh the Bloodbraided Kresh the Bloodbraided
+3% Synergy $0.66
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+2% Synergy $12.94
Brawn Brawn
+1% Synergy $0.33
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+1% Synergy $0.97
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+1% Synergy $2.17
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
0% Synergy $20.34
Anger Anger
-7% Synergy $1.61
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-10% Synergy $1.23
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-13% Synergy $0.47

Instants

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

Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+47% Synergy $0.07
Ram Through Ram Through
+44% Synergy $0.51
Pit Fight Pit Fight
+39% Synergy $0.18
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+30% Synergy $2.24
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+28% Synergy $0.49
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+26% Synergy $0.86
Arcbond Arcbond
+25% Synergy $0.86
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+23% Synergy $0.19
Bite Down Bite Down
+18% Synergy $0.09
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+17% Synergy $11.10
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+14% Synergy $0.20
Titanic Brawl Titanic Brawl
+13% Synergy $0.06
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+12% Synergy $0.33
Master's Rebuke Master's Rebuke
+12% Synergy $0.10
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+11% Synergy $0.08
Pounce Pounce
+11% Synergy $0.20
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+9% Synergy $2.75
Berserk Berserk
+8% Synergy $19.22
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+8% Synergy $0.34
Friendly Rivalry Friendly Rivalry
+8% Synergy $0.09
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+6% Synergy $0.81
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.72
Overprotect Overprotect
+6% Synergy $1.80
Back for More Back for More
+6% Synergy $0.07
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+6% Synergy $0.36
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+5% Synergy $0.13
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+5% Synergy $22.04
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+5% Synergy $0.18
Signature Slam Signature Slam
+5% Synergy $0.07
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+4% Synergy $0.97
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+4% Synergy $0.36
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.59
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $0.94
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
0% Synergy $1.57
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $9.16
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-3% Synergy $0.31
Riveteers Charm Riveteers Charm
-3% Synergy $0.06
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-3% Synergy $0.43
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $18.24
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.34
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $2.94
Putrefy Putrefy
-9% Synergy $0.14
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-16% Synergy $2.11
Terminate Terminate
-20% Synergy $0.32

Sorceries

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

Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+40% Synergy $2.01
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+35% Synergy $0.08
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+32% Synergy $0.11
Primal Might Primal Might
+28% Synergy $0.19
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+24% Synergy $0.55
Savage Punch Savage Punch
+22% Synergy $0.05
Contest of Claws Contest of Claws
+19% Synergy $2.06
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+18% Synergy $0.18
Spinning Wheel Kick Spinning Wheel Kick
+16% Synergy $0.08
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+15% Synergy $0.69
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+14% Synergy $0.06
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+13% Synergy $1.48
Barroom Brawl Barroom Brawl
+12% Synergy $0.07
Malamet Battle Glyph Malamet Battle Glyph
+12% Synergy $0.03
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+11% Synergy $0.43
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+10% Synergy $11.89
Hard-Hitting Question Hard-Hitting Question
+9% Synergy $0.16
Go for Blood Go for Blood
+9% Synergy $0.07
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $1.41
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+8% Synergy $1.84
Longstalk Brawl Longstalk Brawl
+8% Synergy $0.05
Nature's Way Nature's Way
+8% Synergy $0.08
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+7% Synergy $2.07
Curse of the Werefox Curse of the Werefox
+7% Synergy $0.05
Domri's Ambush Domri's Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.13
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $18.68
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+6% Synergy $0.28
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+6% Synergy $2.13
Felling Blow Felling Blow
+6% Synergy $0.08
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+5% Synergy $4.68
Epic Confrontation Epic Confrontation
+5% Synergy $0.05
Savage Smash Savage Smash
+5% Synergy $0.02
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $6.32
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+4% Synergy $0.25
Harmonize Harmonize
+3% Synergy $0.23
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+3% Synergy $0.27
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $0.60
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.23
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $0.77
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.73
Decimate Decimate
0% Synergy $0.16
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $5.84

Utility Artifacts

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

Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+37% Synergy $1.53
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+30% Synergy $31.55
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+26% Synergy $0.22
Power Fist Power Fist
+26% Synergy $9.59
Boxing Ring Boxing Ring
+25% Synergy $0.50
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+25% Synergy $3.02
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+25% Synergy $0.19
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+17% Synergy $0.64
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+17% Synergy $6.02
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+15% Synergy $9.95
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+14% Synergy $1.06
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+11% Synergy $9.77
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+11% Synergy $1.70
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+10% Synergy $2.31
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+10% Synergy $1.86
Embercleave Embercleave
+9% Synergy $7.95
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+9% Synergy $0.19
Worldslayer Worldslayer
+8% Synergy $2.10
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+7% Synergy $1.39
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+7% Synergy $7.32
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+7% Synergy $36.85
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+7% Synergy $14.36
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+7% Synergy $0.19
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $17.15
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.61
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+6% Synergy $1.67
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+6% Synergy $1.54
Short Bow Short Bow
+6% Synergy $0.10
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+5% Synergy $62.10
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+5% Synergy $17.44
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+5% Synergy $4.02
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+5% Synergy $1.77
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
-2% Synergy $3.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Rancor Rancor
+38% Synergy $0.86
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+34% Synergy $7.81
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+32% Synergy $0.24
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+31% Synergy $0.39
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+28% Synergy $3.79
Lure Lure
+27% Synergy $0.17
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+24% Synergy $0.38
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+21% Synergy $0.88
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+19% Synergy $0.66
Arni Slays the Troll Arni Slays the Troll
+19% Synergy $0.18
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+15% Synergy $1.74
Gift of the Deity Gift of the Deity
+15% Synergy $0.23
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+14% Synergy $18.73
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+11% Synergy $0.16
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $1.55
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+9% Synergy $0.24
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+8% Synergy $1.31
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+7% Synergy $0.57
Cartouche of Strength Cartouche of Strength
+7% Synergy $0.17
Asceticism Asceticism
+6% Synergy $5.32
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+6% Synergy $0.22
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+5% Synergy $8.53
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+5% Synergy $0.52
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+5% Synergy $0.45
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+3% Synergy $0.23
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $24.82
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $15.42

Planeswalkers

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

Domri Rade Domri Rade
+12% Synergy $1.46

Utility Lands

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

Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+28% Synergy $0.31
Arena Arena
+25% Synergy $5.23
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+21% Synergy $1.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.27
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+8% Synergy $0.50
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+7% Synergy $11.65
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+7% Synergy $5.17
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.29
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.57
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.08
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy $0.47
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $9.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $1.98
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $47.16
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $29.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.51
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+8% Synergy $2.85
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+6% Synergy $0.41
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.07
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $2.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.16
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+3% Synergy $0.36
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+1% Synergy $0.76
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-4% Synergy $1.94
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-5% Synergy $0.26

Lands

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

Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+28% Synergy $0.49
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+24% Synergy $0.55
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+19% Synergy $1.58
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+15% Synergy $0.69
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+13% Synergy $0.78
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+12% Synergy $0.81
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+9% Synergy $10.72
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+8% Synergy $6.54
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+8% Synergy $0.61
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+8% Synergy $8.29
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+8% Synergy $6.79
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+7% Synergy $0.57
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+6% Synergy $4.85
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+6% Synergy $0.81
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+5% Synergy $13.40
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+3% Synergy $0.38
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+3% Synergy $3.99
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+3% Synergy $0.19
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+3% Synergy $6.27
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.45
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $6.00
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Game Trail Game Trail
+1% Synergy $0.20
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
0% Synergy $1.01
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
0% Synergy $0.18
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
0% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
0% Synergy $0.15
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-1% Synergy $0.25
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-1% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-2% Synergy $0.21
Taiga Taiga
-2% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
-2% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
-2% Synergy
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.18
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-3% Synergy $0.20
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-4% Synergy $7.79
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.23
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-4% Synergy $0.23
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-4% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.28
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-5% Synergy $0.40
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-6% Synergy $11.50
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-6% Synergy $15.33
Commercial District Commercial District
-8% Synergy $7.76
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-10% Synergy $21.61
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-11% Synergy $14.12
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-12% Synergy $13.68

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