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Maarika, Brutal Gladiator
Price tag $0.97

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

#378 Current Rank
#379 Last Week
#314 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.

Rhino's Rampage Rhino's Rampage
+16% Synergy $0.10
Kraven the Hunter Kraven the Hunter
+4% Synergy $0.24
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+2% Synergy $0.76
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+2% Synergy $8.77
Spider Manifestation Spider Manifestation
-2% Synergy $0.17

High Synergy Cards

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

Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+67% Synergy $1.47
Neyith of the Dire Hunt Neyith of the Dire Hunt
+67% Synergy $4.69
Prizefight Prizefight
+63% Synergy $0.17
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+62% Synergy $3.62
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+61% Synergy $0.16
Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder
+59% Synergy $0.07
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+56% Synergy $5.16
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+52% Synergy $2.88
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+49% Synergy $0.24
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
+49% Synergy $0.81

Top Cards

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

Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+49% Synergy $0.21
General Marhault Elsdragon General Marhault Elsdragon
+49% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+47% Synergy $1.22
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+46% Synergy $2.52
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+45% Synergy $2.47
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+43% Synergy $0.69
Cultivate Cultivate
+23% Synergy $0.62
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+13% Synergy $2.04
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+13% Synergy $1.88
Farseek Farseek
+9% 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
+24% Synergy $19.75
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $28.80
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $94.95
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $48.88
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $54.04

Creatures

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

Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+42% Synergy $0.61
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+42% Synergy $15.41
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+41% Synergy $10.10
Chevill, Bane of Monsters Chevill, Bane of Monsters
+39% Synergy $0.93
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+38% Synergy $0.50
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+36% Synergy $5.01
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+33% Synergy $0.90
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+30% Synergy $0.68
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+27% Synergy $1.23
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+27% Synergy $2.24
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+26% Synergy $3.98
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+21% Synergy $7.65
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+21% Synergy $2.29
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
+20% Synergy $0.24
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+18% Synergy $7.47
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+18% Synergy $1.86
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+17% Synergy $0.61
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+16% Synergy $0.16
Cactusfolk Sureshot Cactusfolk Sureshot
+15% Synergy $0.14
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+14% Synergy $3.97
Vigor Vigor
+14% Synergy $14.34
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+13% Synergy $0.13
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+13% Synergy $1.01
Shakedown Heavy Shakedown Heavy
+13% Synergy $0.21
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+10% Synergy $2.06
Foe-Razer Regent Foe-Razer Regent
+10% Synergy $0.35
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+9% Synergy $0.24
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+9% Synergy $3.34
Barbed Servitor Barbed Servitor
+9% Synergy $0.39
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+8% Synergy $1.62
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+8% Synergy $1.85
Cait, Cage Brawler Cait, Cage Brawler
+8% Synergy $0.15
Jolene, Plundering Pugilist Jolene, Plundering Pugilist
+7% Synergy $0.07
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+6% Synergy $0.46
Vraska, the Silencer Vraska, the Silencer
+6% Synergy $0.53
Thrun, Breaker of Silence Thrun, Breaker of Silence
+6% Synergy $0.20
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+5% Synergy $11.72
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+4% Synergy $0.48
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+4% Synergy $5.90
Kresh the Bloodbraided Kresh the Bloodbraided
+4% Synergy $0.76
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+4% Synergy $0.85
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+4% Synergy $0.13
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+2% Synergy $14.05
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+2% Synergy $2.11
Brawn Brawn
+1% Synergy $0.28
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+1% Synergy $23.12
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+1% Synergy $1.16
Anger Anger
-7% Synergy $1.49
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-9% Synergy $1.03
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-12% Synergy $0.40

Instants

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

Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+46% Synergy $0.07
Ram Through Ram Through
+43% Synergy $0.34
Pit Fight Pit Fight
+39% Synergy $0.19
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+30% Synergy $2.51
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+28% Synergy $0.42
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+26% Synergy $0.90
Arcbond Arcbond
+25% Synergy $0.68
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+22% Synergy $0.14
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+17% Synergy $10.85
Bite Down Bite Down
+17% Synergy $0.12
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+14% Synergy $0.16
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+12% Synergy $0.33
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+12% Synergy $0.09
Titanic Brawl Titanic Brawl
+12% Synergy $0.12
Master's Rebuke Master's Rebuke
+11% Synergy $0.08
Pounce Pounce
+10% Synergy $0.12
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+9% Synergy $4.19
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+8% Synergy $0.15
Berserk Berserk
+8% Synergy $17.20
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+8% Synergy $0.37
Overprotect Overprotect
+7% Synergy $1.08
Friendly Rivalry Friendly Rivalry
+7% Synergy $0.06
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+6% Synergy $0.71
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.83
Back for More Back for More
+6% Synergy $0.12
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+6% Synergy $0.36
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+5% Synergy $0.15
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+5% Synergy $17.79
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+5% Synergy $1.21
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+5% Synergy $0.28
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+5% Synergy $0.13
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $52.71
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $0.80
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-1% Synergy $2.43
Beast Within Beast Within
-2% Synergy $0.86
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.97
Riveteers Charm Riveteers Charm
-2% Synergy $0.08
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $18.95
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-5% Synergy $0.51
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-6% Synergy $0.37
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $3.35
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-7% Synergy $0.26
Putrefy Putrefy
-12% Synergy $0.13
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-15% Synergy $2.64
Terminate Terminate
-19% Synergy $0.77

Sorceries

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

Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+39% Synergy $1.46
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+34% Synergy $0.10
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+31% Synergy $0.10
Primal Might Primal Might
+28% Synergy $0.21
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+25% Synergy $0.35
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+24% Synergy $1.90
Savage Punch Savage Punch
+21% Synergy $0.04
Contest of Claws Contest of Claws
+19% Synergy $2.00
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+18% Synergy $5.13
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+17% Synergy $0.19
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+16% Synergy $0.65
Spinning Wheel Kick Spinning Wheel Kick
+15% Synergy $0.09
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+13% Synergy $0.41
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+12% Synergy $1.59
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+12% Synergy $0.07
Barroom Brawl Barroom Brawl
+12% Synergy $0.09
Malamet Battle Glyph Malamet Battle Glyph
+11% Synergy $0.04
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+9% Synergy $13.64
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+8% Synergy $2.97
Hard-Hitting Question Hard-Hitting Question
+8% Synergy $0.13
Go for Blood Go for Blood
+8% Synergy $0.04
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+7% Synergy $2.63
Longstalk Brawl Longstalk Brawl
+7% Synergy $0.05
Nature's Way Nature's Way
+7% Synergy $0.15
Curse of the Werefox Curse of the Werefox
+7% Synergy $0.04
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+6% Synergy $0.22
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+6% Synergy $2.03
Domri's Ambush Domri's Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.12
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+5% Synergy $1.93
Damnation Damnation
+5% Synergy $19.28
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+5% Synergy $4.63
Epic Confrontation Epic Confrontation
+5% Synergy $0.04
Savage Smash Savage Smash
+5% Synergy $0.04
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $5.83
Harmonize Harmonize
+4% Synergy $0.52
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+3% Synergy $0.27
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $0.43
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.24
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.46
Decimate Decimate
+1% Synergy $0.18
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $4.78
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-2% Synergy $0.83
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $4.41

Utility Artifacts

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

Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+37% Synergy $1.68
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+30% Synergy $36.91
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+27% Synergy $0.21
Power Fist Power Fist
+26% Synergy $7.98
Boxing Ring Boxing Ring
+24% Synergy $0.51
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+24% Synergy $0.23
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+24% Synergy $6.66
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+17% Synergy $5.61
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+16% Synergy $0.82
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+15% Synergy $7.39
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+13% Synergy $1.54
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+11% Synergy $8.56
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+11% Synergy $2.00
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+10% Synergy $6.65
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+10% Synergy $1.51
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+9% Synergy $2.12
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+9% Synergy $0.26
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+9% Synergy $0.15
Embercleave Embercleave
+8% Synergy $7.81
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+7% Synergy $5.30
Worldslayer Worldslayer
+7% Synergy $2.33
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $19.88
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+6% Synergy $1.81
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+6% Synergy $0.16
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+6% Synergy $11.59
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.75
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $39.60
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+6% Synergy $1.32
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+5% Synergy $64.05
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+5% Synergy $1.12
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+5% Synergy $15.94
Short Bow Short Bow
+5% Synergy $0.13
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

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

Rancor Rancor
+38% Synergy $1.08
Pain for All Pain for All
+35% Synergy $0.66
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+34% Synergy $8.53
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+32% Synergy $0.23
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+30% Synergy $0.23
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+28% Synergy $3.99
Lure Lure
+26% Synergy $0.17
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+25% Synergy $0.97
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+21% Synergy $0.91
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+18% Synergy $0.24
Arni Slays the Troll Arni Slays the Troll
+17% Synergy $0.14
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+15% Synergy $2.20
Gift of the Deity Gift of the Deity
+15% Synergy $0.25
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+14% Synergy $19.61
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+11% Synergy $0.14
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $2.32
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+8% Synergy $0.24
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+7% Synergy $0.93
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+7% Synergy $0.77
Cartouche of Strength Cartouche of Strength
+7% Synergy $0.06
Asceticism Asceticism
+6% Synergy $5.29
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+5% Synergy $10.57
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+5% Synergy $0.41
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+5% Synergy $0.88
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+5% Synergy $0.15
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+3% Synergy $0.20
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $25.43
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $11.95

Planeswalkers

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

Domri Rade Domri Rade
+12% Synergy $1.05

Utility Lands

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

Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+30% Synergy $0.29
Arena Arena
+25% Synergy $4.97
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+20% Synergy $1.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.31
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+8% Synergy $7.92
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+7% Synergy $6.23
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+7% Synergy $0.39
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.19
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $6.04
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy $0.65
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $7.90
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.94
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.03
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $48.67
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $32.58

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+10% Synergy $2.49
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.48
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+6% Synergy $0.45
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.48
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.16
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $2.19
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+3% Synergy $0.29
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+1% Synergy $0.73
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.06
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-1% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-4% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-4% Synergy $1.30

Lands

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

Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+28% Synergy $0.42
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+25% Synergy $0.35
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+20% Synergy $1.53
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+16% Synergy $1.07
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+16% Synergy $0.65
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+14% Synergy $0.55
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+10% Synergy $12.54
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+9% Synergy $8.12
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+9% Synergy $0.62
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+9% Synergy $8.19
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+8% Synergy $7.10
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+7% Synergy $19.46
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+7% Synergy $6.18
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+6% Synergy $0.71
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+5% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.21
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+4% Synergy $0.21
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+4% Synergy $4.76
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+3% Synergy $0.80
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+3% Synergy $4.64
Game Trail Game Trail
+2% Synergy $0.12
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.27
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+1% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+1% Synergy $0.09
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.06
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
0% Synergy $0.11
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
0% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-1% Synergy $0.20
Taiga Taiga
-1% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
-1% Synergy
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-1% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.16
Bayou Bayou
-2% Synergy
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-2% Synergy $0.14
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-4% Synergy $5.94
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-4% Synergy $0.60
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-5% Synergy $12.43
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-6% Synergy $17.69
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.47
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.12
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-7% Synergy $1.02
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.15
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-7% Synergy $0.55
Commercial District Commercial District
-8% Synergy $7.61
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-11% Synergy $12.56
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-11% Synergy $18.62
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-13% Synergy $13.01

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