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Maarika, Brutal Gladiator
Price tag $2.70

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

#428 Current Rank
#490 Last Week
#363 Past 2 Years

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.

Titania, Proud Pummeler Titania, Proud Pummeler
+2% Synergy
Absorbing Man and Titania Absorbing Man and Titania
+2% Synergy $8.00
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+1% Synergy $17.98
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
+0% Synergy $7.27
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+0% Synergy $0.28

High Synergy Cards

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

Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+66% Synergy $2.53
Neyith of the Dire Hunt Neyith of the Dire Hunt
+65% Synergy $9.06
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+61% Synergy $0.27
Prizefight Prizefight
+60% Synergy $0.37
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+60% Synergy $4.53
Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder
+58% Synergy $0.17
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+55% Synergy $4.16
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+51% Synergy $4.08
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
+49% Synergy $1.06
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+49% Synergy $6.18

Top Cards

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

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+48% Synergy $1.95
General Marhault Elsdragon General Marhault Elsdragon
+48% Synergy $0.35
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+46% Synergy $0.33
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+45% Synergy $7.80
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+43% Synergy $1.10
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+43% Synergy $0.63
Cultivate Cultivate
+23% Synergy $0.37
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+12% Synergy $0.87
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+12% Synergy $0.93
Farseek Farseek
+8% Synergy $0.56

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
+19% Synergy $18.54
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+0% Synergy $43.06
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $72.39
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $60.63

Creatures

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

Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+41% Synergy $24.68
Chevill, Bane of Monsters Chevill, Bane of Monsters
+40% Synergy $1.09
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+39% Synergy $0.79
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+37% Synergy $3.70
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+34% Synergy $4.77
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+31% Synergy $0.35
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+30% Synergy $2.08
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+28% Synergy $3.48
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+26% Synergy $5.22
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+23% Synergy $5.80
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+23% Synergy $0.65
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+20% Synergy $12.02
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+20% Synergy $9.77
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
+20% Synergy $0.32
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+19% Synergy $3.40
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+18% Synergy $0.23
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+17% Synergy $2.83
Cactusfolk Sureshot Cactusfolk Sureshot
+14% Synergy $0.29
Vigor Vigor
+14% Synergy $16.27
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+13% Synergy $4.23
Shakedown Heavy Shakedown Heavy
+12% Synergy $0.38
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+12% Synergy $0.24
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+10% Synergy $5.79
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+10% Synergy $3.65
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+9% Synergy $0.29
Barbed Servitor Barbed Servitor
+8% Synergy $0.31
Cait, Cage Brawler Cait, Cage Brawler
+8% Synergy $0.28
Foe-Razer Regent Foe-Razer Regent
+8% Synergy $0.36
Kraven the Hunter Kraven the Hunter
+7% Synergy $0.25
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+7% Synergy $0.38
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+7% Synergy $11.84
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+7% Synergy $1.11
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+7% Synergy $2.55
Jolene, Plundering Pugilist Jolene, Plundering Pugilist
+6% Synergy $0.26
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+6% Synergy $2.04
Vraska, the Silencer Vraska, the Silencer
+6% Synergy $1.12
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+6% Synergy $2.95
Kresh the Bloodbraided Kresh the Bloodbraided
+5% Synergy $1.09
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+4% Synergy $0.24
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+3% Synergy $2.01
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+2% Synergy $27.08
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+2% Synergy $0.42
Brawn Brawn
+0% Synergy $0.40
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+0% Synergy $2.62
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+0% Synergy $12.80
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
0% Synergy $2.23
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-3% Synergy $22.31
Anger Anger
-5% Synergy $0.45
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-7% Synergy $1.90
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-7% Synergy $0.28

Instants

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

Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+47% Synergy $0.38
Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+43% Synergy $0.31
Ram Through Ram Through
+41% Synergy $0.45
Pit Fight Pit Fight
+36% Synergy $0.16
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+28% Synergy $5.60
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+27% Synergy $0.46
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+26% Synergy $1.35
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+25% Synergy $0.44
Arcbond Arcbond
+22% Synergy $2.51
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+18% Synergy $14.68
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+17% Synergy $0.32
Bite Down Bite Down
+17% Synergy $0.21
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+13% Synergy $0.23
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+12% Synergy $0.24
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+11% Synergy $0.40
Titanic Brawl Titanic Brawl
+10% Synergy $0.31
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+9% Synergy $5.42
Master's Rebuke Master's Rebuke
+8% Synergy $0.31
Berserk Berserk
+8% Synergy $15.86
Pounce Pounce
+7% Synergy $0.23
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+7% Synergy $0.25
Overprotect Overprotect
+6% Synergy $0.94
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+6% Synergy $1.02
Giantfall Giantfall
+6% Synergy $0.22
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+6% Synergy $1.07
Back for More Back for More
+6% Synergy $0.23
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+6% Synergy $0.39
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+5% Synergy $31.80
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+5% Synergy $0.42
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+5% Synergy $0.96
Friendly Rivalry Friendly Rivalry
+5% Synergy $0.16
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+4% Synergy $0.28
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+4% Synergy $0.51
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+4% Synergy $0.25
Strength of Will Strength of Will
+3% Synergy $0.95
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+2% Synergy $70.06
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $1.74
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $13.86
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-1% Synergy $3.63
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.33
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.52
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy $28.12
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-5% Synergy $3.90
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-7% Synergy $0.39
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-8% Synergy $0.24
Putrefy Putrefy
-18% Synergy $0.32
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-18% Synergy $0.74
Terminate Terminate
-21% Synergy $0.45

Sorceries

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

Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+37% Synergy $3.86
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+30% Synergy $0.13
Primal Might Primal Might
+26% Synergy $0.24
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+26% Synergy $0.36
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+25% Synergy $0.20
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+25% Synergy $1.52
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+19% Synergy $4.40
Contest of Claws Contest of Claws
+17% Synergy $3.15
Savage Punch Savage Punch
+17% Synergy $0.05
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+17% Synergy $0.68
Rhino's Rampage Rhino's Rampage
+16% Synergy $0.18
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+14% Synergy $0.41
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+14% Synergy $0.32
Super Combo Super Combo
+13% Synergy $0.35
Spinning Wheel Kick Spinning Wheel Kick
+11% Synergy $0.29
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+9% Synergy $2.40
Barroom Brawl Barroom Brawl
+9% Synergy $0.25
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+7% Synergy $13.92
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+7% Synergy $0.20
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+7% Synergy $5.96
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+6% Synergy $5.61
Go for Blood Go for Blood
+6% Synergy $0.14
Malamet Battle Glyph Malamet Battle Glyph
+6% Synergy $0.22
Longstalk Brawl Longstalk Brawl
+6% Synergy $0.23
Hard-Hitting Question Hard-Hitting Question
+5% Synergy $0.25
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+5% Synergy $2.77
Nature's Way Nature's Way
+5% Synergy $0.18
Damnation Damnation
+5% Synergy $20.57
Domri's Ambush Domri's Ambush
+5% Synergy $0.28
Savage Smash Savage Smash
+5% Synergy $0.10
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.29
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+4% Synergy $5.50
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $5.28
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+2% Synergy $3.40
Decimate Decimate
+2% Synergy $0.30
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+1% Synergy $2.39
Harmonize Harmonize
+1% Synergy $0.27
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $1.54
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+0% Synergy $0.34
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $7.72
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-2% Synergy $0.35
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-3% Synergy $0.93

Utility Artifacts

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

Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+37% Synergy $1.78
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+29% Synergy $31.18
Power Fist Power Fist
+27% Synergy $13.27
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+27% Synergy $0.36
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+23% Synergy $0.33
Boxing Ring Boxing Ring
+21% Synergy $0.43
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+21% Synergy $11.45
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+16% Synergy $6.11
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+13% Synergy $13.56
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+12% Synergy $1.54
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+11% Synergy $19.86
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+11% Synergy $2.74
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+10% Synergy $2.53
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+9% Synergy $6.43
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+9% Synergy $0.34
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+8% Synergy $3.07
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+7% Synergy $3.53
Embercleave Embercleave
+7% Synergy $9.49
Novel Nunchaku Novel Nunchaku
+7% Synergy $0.15
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $26.43
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+6% Synergy $3.15
Worldslayer Worldslayer
+6% Synergy $3.21
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+6% Synergy $0.33
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+5% Synergy $64.61
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+5% Synergy $5.77
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+5% Synergy $0.30
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+5% Synergy $1.17
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+5% Synergy $40.24
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+5% Synergy $1.01
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+5% Synergy $12.08
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+4% Synergy $12.52
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Pain for All Pain for All
+39% Synergy $0.44
Rancor Rancor
+36% Synergy $1.58
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+31% Synergy $10.50
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+31% Synergy $5.20
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+30% Synergy $0.36
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+28% Synergy $0.38
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+26% Synergy $0.52
Lure Lure
+23% Synergy $0.18
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+19% Synergy $1.45
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+16% Synergy $0.38
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+16% Synergy $2.84
Arni Slays the Troll Arni Slays the Troll
+15% Synergy $0.30
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+13% Synergy $32.23
Gift of the Deity Gift of the Deity
+13% Synergy $0.21
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $4.16
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+9% Synergy $0.34
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+8% Synergy $0.21
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+7% Synergy $0.37
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+6% Synergy $2.84
Cartouche of Strength Cartouche of Strength
+6% Synergy $0.29
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+5% Synergy $0.55
Asceticism Asceticism
+5% Synergy $7.24
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+4% Synergy $16.92
Bitter Work Bitter Work
+4% Synergy $0.30
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+3% Synergy $0.37
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $26.78
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $19.36

Planeswalkers

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

Domri Rade Domri Rade
+11% Synergy $0.81

Utility Lands

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

Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+31% Synergy $0.35
Arena Arena
+23% Synergy $5.81
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+19% Synergy $1.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.40
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+8% Synergy $7.61
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+7% Synergy $13.56
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+7% Synergy $0.80
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.29
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $7.67
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+3% Synergy $1.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.33
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+0% Synergy $15.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.93
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.73
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $62.93
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $52.17

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+12% Synergy $4.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.36
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+6% Synergy $0.44
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $1.04
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $0.98
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+3% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.33
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+1% Synergy $2.66
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
0% Synergy $0.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-2% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-2% Synergy $2.05

Lands

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

Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+27% Synergy $0.46
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+26% Synergy $0.36
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+21% Synergy $2.20
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+17% Synergy $0.68
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+15% Synergy $0.73
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+13% Synergy $1.10
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+11% Synergy $12.00
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+11% Synergy $2.20
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+9% Synergy $5.70
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+8% Synergy $1.87
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+7% Synergy $0.39
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+7% Synergy $31.33
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+6% Synergy $8.95
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+6% Synergy $1.02
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+4% Synergy $8.59
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+4% Synergy $5.13
Game Trail Game Trail
+3% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.82
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+2% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+1% Synergy $0.28
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+1% Synergy $0.54
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.24
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+1% Synergy $0.34
Mountain Mountain
+0% Synergy $2.00
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+0% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy $0.28
Forest Forest
+0% Synergy $0.09
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+0% Synergy $0.33
Badlands Badlands
0% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
0% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
0% Synergy
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $2.00
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-2% Synergy $0.28
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-2% Synergy $7.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.22
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-2% Synergy $0.34
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-4% Synergy $0.46
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-4% Synergy $9.43
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.34
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-5% Synergy $9.86
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.50
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-8% Synergy $0.99
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.13
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-9% Synergy $31.69
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $17.79
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.16
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-11% Synergy $18.32
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-11% Synergy $0.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-16% Synergy $3.30
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-19% Synergy $0.51

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