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Maarika, Brutal Gladiator
Price tag $0.94

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

#338 Current Rank
#359 Last Week
#311 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.

Pain for All Pain for All
+32% Synergy $0.64
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+9% Synergy $0.28
Rhino's Rampage Rhino's Rampage
+8% Synergy $2.50
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+2% Synergy $3.58
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-20% Synergy $2.86

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 $4.85
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+67% Synergy $1.76
Prizefight Prizefight
+63% Synergy $0.13
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+62% Synergy $3.82
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+61% Synergy $0.13
Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder
+59% Synergy $0.11
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+56% Synergy $3.31
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+51% Synergy $3.26
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+49% Synergy $0.22
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
+49% Synergy $0.70

Top Cards

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

Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+49% Synergy $0.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+47% Synergy $1.32
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+46% Synergy $4.06
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+44% Synergy $4.62
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+43% Synergy $0.61
Cultivate Cultivate
+24% Synergy $0.52
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+23% Synergy $1.78
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+13% Synergy $1.53
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+13% Synergy $1.88
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy $0.68

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
+25% Synergy $20.50
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $50.96
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $25.32
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $95.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $53.10
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $59.87

Creatures

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

General Marhault Elsdragon General Marhault Elsdragon
+49% Synergy $0.23
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+42% Synergy $0.67
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+42% Synergy $12.57
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+42% Synergy $10.60
Chevill, Bane of Monsters Chevill, Bane of Monsters
+39% Synergy $0.98
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+38% Synergy $0.61
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+36% Synergy $4.74
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+33% Synergy $0.97
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+30% Synergy $0.64
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+27% Synergy $1.21
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+27% Synergy $2.10
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+26% Synergy $3.81
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+21% Synergy $6.76
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+21% Synergy $2.05
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
+20% Synergy $0.17
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+18% Synergy $5.35
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+18% Synergy $1.87
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+15% Synergy $0.26
Cactusfolk Sureshot Cactusfolk Sureshot
+15% Synergy $0.16
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+14% Synergy $4.36
Vigor Vigor
+14% Synergy $14.50
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+14% Synergy $0.67
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+13% Synergy $0.12
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+13% Synergy $1.72
Shakedown Heavy Shakedown Heavy
+13% Synergy $0.28
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+10% Synergy $1.84
Foe-Razer Regent Foe-Razer Regent
+10% Synergy $0.32
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+9% Synergy $0.26
Barbed Servitor Barbed Servitor
+9% Synergy $0.24
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+8% Synergy $3.54
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+8% Synergy $1.81
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+8% Synergy $1.32
Jolene, Plundering Pugilist Jolene, Plundering Pugilist
+8% Synergy $0.07
Cait, Cage Brawler Cait, Cage Brawler
+7% Synergy $0.21
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+6% Synergy $0.57
Vraska, the Silencer Vraska, the Silencer
+6% Synergy $0.75
Thrun, Breaker of Silence Thrun, Breaker of Silence
+6% Synergy $0.23
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+5% Synergy $10.10
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+5% Synergy $0.86
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+4% Synergy $0.36
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+4% Synergy $6.37
Kresh the Bloodbraided Kresh the Bloodbraided
+4% Synergy $0.75
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+2% Synergy $14.22
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+2% Synergy $1.98
Brawn Brawn
+1% Synergy $0.31
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+1% Synergy $0.93
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+1% Synergy $21.59
Anger Anger
-7% Synergy $1.79
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-9% Synergy $1.02
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
+47% Synergy $0.10
Ram Through Ram Through
+44% Synergy $0.38
Pit Fight Pit Fight
+39% Synergy $0.18
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+30% Synergy $2.40
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+28% Synergy $0.42
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+26% Synergy $0.96
Arcbond Arcbond
+25% Synergy $0.77
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+22% Synergy $0.15
Bite Down Bite Down
+18% Synergy $0.06
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+17% Synergy $9.74
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+14% Synergy $0.18
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+12% Synergy $0.35
Titanic Brawl Titanic Brawl
+12% Synergy $0.08
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+11% Synergy $0.10
Master's Rebuke Master's Rebuke
+11% Synergy $0.07
Pounce Pounce
+10% Synergy $0.21
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+9% Synergy $3.57
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+8% Synergy $0.16
Berserk Berserk
+8% Synergy $17.87
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+8% Synergy $0.35
Friendly Rivalry Friendly Rivalry
+7% Synergy $0.06
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+6% Synergy $0.89
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.75
Overprotect Overprotect
+6% Synergy $2.08
Back for More Back for More
+6% Synergy $0.11
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+6% Synergy $0.44
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+5% Synergy $0.15
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+5% Synergy $21.74
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+5% Synergy $0.31
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+5% Synergy $0.21
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+4% Synergy $1.32
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $0.88
Beast Within Beast Within
-1% Synergy $0.86
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-1% Synergy $2.40
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.42
Riveteers Charm Riveteers Charm
-2% Synergy $0.07
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $18.70
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-5% Synergy $0.54
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-5% Synergy $0.44
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $3.59
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-6% Synergy $0.25
Putrefy Putrefy
-12% Synergy $0.12
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-15% Synergy $2.33
Terminate Terminate
-19% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

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

Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+40% Synergy $1.55
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+35% Synergy $0.08
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+31% Synergy $0.10
Primal Might Primal Might
+28% Synergy $0.25
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+25% Synergy $0.65
Savage Punch Savage Punch
+21% Synergy $0.06
Contest of Claws Contest of Claws
+19% Synergy $2.01
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+18% Synergy $5.47
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+18% Synergy $0.16
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+16% Synergy $0.86
Spinning Wheel Kick Spinning Wheel Kick
+16% Synergy $0.08
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+13% Synergy $0.07
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.39
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+12% Synergy $1.41
Barroom Brawl Barroom Brawl
+12% Synergy $0.17
Malamet Battle Glyph Malamet Battle Glyph
+12% Synergy $0.08
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+10% Synergy $13.03
Hard-Hitting Question Hard-Hitting Question
+9% Synergy $0.21
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+8% Synergy $2.91
Go for Blood Go for Blood
+8% Synergy $0.06
Longstalk Brawl Longstalk Brawl
+8% Synergy $0.05
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+7% Synergy $2.02
Nature's Way Nature's Way
+7% Synergy $0.15
Curse of the Werefox Curse of the Werefox
+7% Synergy $0.05
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+6% Synergy $1.99
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $20.12
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+6% Synergy $0.25
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+6% Synergy $2.15
Domri's Ambush Domri's Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.10
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+5% Synergy $4.65
Epic Confrontation Epic Confrontation
+5% Synergy $0.05
Savage Smash Savage Smash
+5% Synergy $0.04
Felling Blow Felling Blow
+5% Synergy $0.05
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $5.88
Harmonize Harmonize
+3% Synergy $0.20
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+3% Synergy $0.32
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $0.40
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.24
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.40
Decimate Decimate
+1% Synergy $0.18
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $3.61
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $0.88
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $5.04

Utility Artifacts

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

Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+37% Synergy $1.56
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+30% Synergy $34.63
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+27% Synergy $0.26
Power Fist Power Fist
+26% Synergy $6.81
Boxing Ring Boxing Ring
+25% Synergy $0.50
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+25% Synergy $0.17
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+25% Synergy $3.20
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+17% Synergy $5.79
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+16% Synergy $0.82
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+15% Synergy $9.48
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+13% Synergy $0.99
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+11% Synergy $10.16
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+11% Synergy $2.07
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+10% Synergy $2.28
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+10% Synergy $1.65
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+10% Synergy $3.38
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+9% Synergy $0.22
Embercleave Embercleave
+8% Synergy $8.62
Worldslayer Worldslayer
+8% Synergy $2.19
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $18.25
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+7% Synergy $1.20
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+7% Synergy $5.28
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+7% Synergy $0.19
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+7% Synergy $15.53
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.71
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $35.04
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+6% Synergy $1.53
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+5% Synergy $62.86
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+5% Synergy $1.33
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+5% Synergy $16.01
Short Bow Short Bow
+5% Synergy $0.13
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+5% Synergy $4.14
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+5% Synergy $1.98
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
-2% Synergy $4.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Rancor Rancor
+38% Synergy $1.44
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+34% Synergy $7.09
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+32% Synergy $0.32
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+30% Synergy $0.32
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+28% Synergy $4.33
Lure Lure
+26% Synergy $0.18
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+24% Synergy $0.55
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+21% Synergy $0.86
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+19% Synergy $0.61
Arni Slays the Troll Arni Slays the Troll
+18% Synergy $0.16
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+15% Synergy $2.54
Gift of the Deity Gift of the Deity
+15% Synergy $0.25
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+14% Synergy $19.45
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+11% Synergy $0.16
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $2.48
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+9% Synergy $0.28
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+7% Synergy $0.96
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+7% Synergy $0.72
Cartouche of Strength Cartouche of Strength
+7% Synergy $0.09
Asceticism Asceticism
+6% Synergy $5.24
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+5% Synergy $9.69
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+5% Synergy $0.34
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+5% Synergy $0.79
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+5% Synergy $0.20
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+3% Synergy $0.21
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-1% Synergy $27.73
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $12.37

Planeswalkers

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

Domri Rade Domri Rade
+12% Synergy $1.29

Utility Lands

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

Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+30% Synergy $0.23
Arena Arena
+25% Synergy $5.09
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+20% Synergy $1.41
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.33
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+8% Synergy $9.63
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+7% Synergy $4.93
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+7% Synergy $0.50
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.28
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.97
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy $0.48
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $8.79
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.15
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.90
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.59
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $49.13
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $30.14

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.51
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+9% Synergy $2.85
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+6% Synergy $0.42
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.17
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $2.28
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+3% Synergy $0.33
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+1% Synergy $0.75
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.38
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-1% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-4% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-4% Synergy $1.66

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 $0.65
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+20% Synergy $1.45
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+16% Synergy $0.86
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+15% Synergy $0.93
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+14% Synergy $0.77
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+10% Synergy $12.52
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+9% Synergy $7.48
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+9% Synergy $8.13
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+8% Synergy $0.64
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+8% Synergy $6.80
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+7% Synergy $5.53
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+6% Synergy $0.26
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+6% Synergy $16.50
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+6% Synergy $0.89
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.27
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+4% Synergy $6.62
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+3% Synergy $4.86
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+3% Synergy $0.20
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+2% Synergy $0.69
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.26
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+1% Synergy $0.29
Game Trail Game Trail
+1% Synergy $0.21
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.06
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
0% Synergy $0.21
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
0% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
0% Synergy $0.17
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.07
Taiga Taiga
-1% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
-1% Synergy
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-1% Synergy $0.38
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-2% Synergy $0.14
Bayou Bayou
-2% Synergy
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-2% Synergy $0.20
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-3% Synergy $0.55
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-4% Synergy $5.64
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-5% Synergy $15.91
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-5% Synergy $0.52
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.21
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-6% Synergy $22.68
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.07
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-6% Synergy $0.20
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-6% Synergy $0.53
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.18
Commercial District Commercial District
-8% Synergy $6.67
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-11% Synergy $13.20
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-11% Synergy $20.57
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-13% Synergy $13.48

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