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Maarika, Brutal Gladiator
Price tag $2.40

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

#456 Current Rank
#486 Last Week
#367 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.

Giantfall Giantfall
+3% Synergy $0.20
Pitiless Fists Pitiless Fists
+2% Synergy $0.14
Assert Perfection Assert Perfection
+2% Synergy $0.10
Great Forest Druid Great Forest Druid
0% Synergy $0.18
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-6% Synergy $16.50

High Synergy Cards

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

Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+67% Synergy $2.20
Neyith of the Dire Hunt Neyith of the Dire Hunt
+66% Synergy $8.85
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+62% Synergy $0.13
Prizefight Prizefight
+62% Synergy $0.13
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+61% Synergy $5.49
Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder
+60% Synergy $0.08
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+56% Synergy $3.06
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+53% Synergy $2.83
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
+49% Synergy $1.05
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+49% Synergy $0.21

Top Cards

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

Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+49% Synergy $0.18
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+48% Synergy $1.64
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+48% Synergy $3.60
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+46% Synergy $4.31
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+44% Synergy $0.88
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+43% Synergy $0.75
Cultivate Cultivate
+24% Synergy $0.37
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+13% Synergy $0.60
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+12% Synergy $1.02
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy $0.49

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
+22% Synergy $16.12
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $41.41
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $98.84
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $56.74
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $61.04

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 $19.25
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+40% Synergy $8.70
Chevill, Bane of Monsters Chevill, Bane of Monsters
+40% Synergy $1.04
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+38% Synergy $0.83
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+36% Synergy $5.51
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+33% Synergy $0.76
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+30% Synergy $1.35
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+28% Synergy $3.20
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+26% Synergy $4.19
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+26% Synergy $4.43
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+22% Synergy $10.17
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+20% Synergy $2.34
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+20% Synergy $0.64
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
+20% Synergy $0.24
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+19% Synergy $6.46
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+18% Synergy $2.42
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+17% Synergy $0.18
Cactusfolk Sureshot Cactusfolk Sureshot
+15% Synergy $0.11
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+14% Synergy $8.59
Vigor Vigor
+14% Synergy $15.44
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+13% Synergy $0.09
Shakedown Heavy Shakedown Heavy
+13% Synergy $0.25
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+11% Synergy $0.42
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+10% Synergy $7.49
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+10% Synergy $2.46
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+9% Synergy $0.19
Barbed Servitor Barbed Servitor
+9% Synergy $0.26
Foe-Razer Regent Foe-Razer Regent
+9% Synergy $0.33
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+8% Synergy $2.35
Cait, Cage Brawler Cait, Cage Brawler
+8% Synergy $0.15
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+7% Synergy $1.56
Jolene, Plundering Pugilist Jolene, Plundering Pugilist
+7% Synergy $0.11
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+6% Synergy $12.95
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+6% Synergy $2.19
Vraska, the Silencer Vraska, the Silencer
+6% Synergy $0.80
Kraven the Hunter Kraven the Hunter
+6% Synergy $0.17
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+5% Synergy $1.73
Kresh the Bloodbraided Kresh the Bloodbraided
+5% Synergy $0.72
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+5% Synergy $0.15
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+4% Synergy $2.60
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+3% Synergy $0.66
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+2% Synergy $18.44
Brawn Brawn
+1% Synergy $0.51
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+1% Synergy $1.40
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
0% Synergy $2.52
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
0% Synergy $12.76
Anger Anger
-6% Synergy $1.99
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-8% Synergy $1.32
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-10% Synergy $0.24

Instants

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

Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+45% Synergy $0.08
Ram Through Ram Through
+43% Synergy $0.36
Pit Fight Pit Fight
+38% Synergy $0.19
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+30% Synergy $2.57
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+28% Synergy $0.48
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+26% Synergy $1.49
Arcbond Arcbond
+24% Synergy $0.98
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+22% Synergy $2.30
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+20% Synergy $0.18
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+18% Synergy $11.33
Bite Down Bite Down
+17% Synergy $0.06
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+14% Synergy $0.19
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+12% Synergy $0.15
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+12% Synergy $0.40
Titanic Brawl Titanic Brawl
+11% Synergy $0.11
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+10% Synergy $3.16
Master's Rebuke Master's Rebuke
+10% Synergy $0.08
Pounce Pounce
+9% Synergy $0.10
Berserk Berserk
+8% Synergy $15.02
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+8% Synergy $0.12
Overprotect Overprotect
+7% Synergy $2.10
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+7% Synergy $0.27
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+6% Synergy $1.01
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+6% Synergy $1.31
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+6% Synergy $23.12
Back for More Back for More
+6% Synergy $0.05
Friendly Rivalry Friendly Rivalry
+6% Synergy $0.04
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+6% Synergy $0.45
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+5% Synergy $1.39
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+5% Synergy $0.14
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+5% Synergy $1.30
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+5% Synergy $0.16
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+4% Synergy $1.04
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $60.05
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $0.85
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-1% Synergy $3.37
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.92
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.59
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-4% Synergy $0.46
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $21.82
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $4.24
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-7% Synergy $0.31
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-8% Synergy $0.14
Putrefy Putrefy
-15% Synergy $0.08
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-17% Synergy $1.11
Terminate Terminate
-20% Synergy $0.21

Sorceries

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

Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+39% Synergy $1.96
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+33% Synergy $0.09
Primal Might Primal Might
+28% Synergy $0.17
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+28% Synergy $0.09
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+26% Synergy $0.38
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+25% Synergy $0.54
Savage Punch Savage Punch
+20% Synergy $0.05
Contest of Claws Contest of Claws
+18% Synergy $2.51
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+18% Synergy $2.94
Rhino's Rampage Rhino's Rampage
+18% Synergy $0.08
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+17% Synergy $1.03
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+16% Synergy $0.19
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+14% Synergy $0.46
Spinning Wheel Kick Spinning Wheel Kick
+13% Synergy $0.13
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+11% Synergy $3.06
Barroom Brawl Barroom Brawl
+10% Synergy $0.08
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+10% Synergy $0.05
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+9% Synergy $14.81
Malamet Battle Glyph Malamet Battle Glyph
+9% Synergy $0.06
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+8% Synergy $3.87
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+8% Synergy $2.51
Hard-Hitting Question Hard-Hitting Question
+8% Synergy $0.19
Go for Blood Go for Blood
+8% Synergy $0.06
Longstalk Brawl Longstalk Brawl
+7% Synergy $0.05
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+6% Synergy $0.22
Nature's Way Nature's Way
+6% Synergy $0.12
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+6% Synergy $3.07
Domri's Ambush Domri's Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.15
Damnation Damnation
+5% Synergy $18.65
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+5% Synergy $4.77
Savage Smash Savage Smash
+5% Synergy $0.04
Epic Confrontation Epic Confrontation
+5% Synergy $0.04
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy $2.52
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $7.93
Harmonize Harmonize
+3% Synergy $0.10
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $2.42
Decimate Decimate
+2% Synergy $0.17
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+2% Synergy $0.15
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $2.27
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+1% Synergy $0.13
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $0.20
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $5.28
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-3% Synergy $0.78

Utility Artifacts

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

Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+38% Synergy $1.43
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+28% Synergy $41.30
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+27% Synergy $0.22
Power Fist Power Fist
+27% Synergy $10.06
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+24% Synergy $0.22
Boxing Ring Boxing Ring
+23% Synergy $0.56
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+23% Synergy $6.88
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+17% Synergy $5.75
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+15% Synergy $1.34
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+13% Synergy $10.79
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+12% Synergy $9.42
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+12% Synergy $2.58
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+11% Synergy $2.26
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+10% Synergy $2.35
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+10% Synergy $4.10
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+9% Synergy $1.99
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+9% Synergy $0.22
Embercleave Embercleave
+8% Synergy $8.82
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+7% Synergy $0.26
Worldslayer Worldslayer
+7% Synergy $3.27
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $23.87
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+6% Synergy $2.06
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+6% Synergy $6.35
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+6% Synergy $0.15
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+6% Synergy $1.01
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.85
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+6% Synergy $12.83
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+5% Synergy $59.97
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+5% Synergy $29.45
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+5% Synergy $2.06
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+5% Synergy $14.16
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.36

Enchantments

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

Rancor Rancor
+37% Synergy $1.33
Pain for All Pain for All
+37% Synergy $0.70
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+33% Synergy $10.13
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+31% Synergy $0.36
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+30% Synergy $2.88
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+28% Synergy $0.30
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+26% Synergy $0.33
Lure Lure
+25% Synergy $0.19
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+20% Synergy $0.95
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+18% Synergy $0.28
Arni Slays the Troll Arni Slays the Troll
+16% Synergy $0.14
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+15% Synergy $2.50
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+14% Synergy $24.61
Gift of the Deity Gift of the Deity
+14% Synergy $0.22
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+10% Synergy $3.85
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+10% Synergy $0.20
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+8% Synergy $0.24
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+7% Synergy $1.16
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+7% Synergy $0.44
Cartouche of Strength Cartouche of Strength
+7% Synergy $0.05
Asceticism Asceticism
+6% Synergy $6.62
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+5% Synergy $23.48
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+5% Synergy $0.50
Bitter Work Bitter Work
+5% Synergy $0.17
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+4% Synergy $1.66
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+3% Synergy $0.18
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $24.00
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $12.97

Planeswalkers

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

Domri Rade Domri Rade
+12% Synergy $0.93

Utility Lands

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

Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+31% Synergy $0.26
Arena Arena
+24% Synergy $5.19
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+20% Synergy $1.23
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.31
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+8% Synergy $10.83
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+8% Synergy $0.48
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+7% Synergy $9.09
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.21
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.71
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+3% Synergy $0.91
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.10
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy $13.04
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.84
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $3.27
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $53.21
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $38.83

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+12% Synergy $3.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.35
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+7% Synergy $0.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.05
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.16
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+4% Synergy $0.22
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $1.17
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+2% Synergy $1.41
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.77
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-1% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-3% Synergy $2.15
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-4% Synergy $0.24

Lands

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

Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+28% Synergy $0.48
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+26% Synergy $0.38
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+21% Synergy $1.63
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+17% Synergy $1.03
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+16% Synergy $0.23
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+14% Synergy $0.23
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+11% Synergy $10.52
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+11% Synergy $15.18
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+9% Synergy $8.92
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+8% Synergy $0.35
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+8% Synergy $6.36
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+7% Synergy $21.90
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+7% Synergy $7.15
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+6% Synergy $1.01
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+4% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.12
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+4% Synergy $5.58
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+4% Synergy $5.55
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+3% Synergy $0.09
Game Trail Game Trail
+3% Synergy $0.15
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+2% Synergy $0.47
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.18
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+1% Synergy $0.13
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
0% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
0% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
0% Synergy $0.23
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.17
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.19
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-1% Synergy $0.14
Badlands Badlands
-1% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
-1% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-1% Synergy $0.13
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.15
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-2% Synergy $0.17
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-4% Synergy $6.89
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-4% Synergy $0.35
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-5% Synergy $8.10
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-6% Synergy $8.75
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.17
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-8% Synergy $0.85
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.09
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-10% Synergy $0.15
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-11% Synergy $15.87
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-11% Synergy $23.09
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-13% Synergy $15.23

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