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Maarika, Brutal Gladiator
Price tag $1.40

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior

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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

#386 Current Rank
#392 Last Week
#313 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
+13% Synergy $5.42
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+8% Synergy $4.08
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+7% Synergy $1.86
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+5% Synergy $0.17
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+5% Synergy $42.88

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
+68% Synergy $6.71
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+67% Synergy $1.29
Prizefight Prizefight
+63% Synergy $0.13
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+63% Synergy $5.20
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+61% Synergy $0.18
Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder
+59% Synergy $0.06
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+56% Synergy $2.79
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+51% Synergy $3.13
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+50% Synergy $0.21
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+50% Synergy $0.19

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 $0.84
General Marhault Elsdragon General Marhault Elsdragon
+49% Synergy $0.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+46% Synergy $1.38
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+46% Synergy $3.60
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+43% Synergy $0.59
Cultivate Cultivate
+25% Synergy $0.56
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+22% Synergy $1.41
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+16% Synergy $1.70
Farseek Farseek
+12% Synergy $0.54
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+10% Synergy $1.20

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 $13.63
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $45.01
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-2% Synergy $25.26
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $111.35
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $57.80
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $53.08

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 $6.11
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+42% Synergy $10.84
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+41% Synergy $0.56
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+41% Synergy $8.65
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+38% Synergy $0.65
Chevill, Bane of Monsters Chevill, Bane of Monsters
+38% Synergy $0.91
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+37% Synergy $4.85
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+33% Synergy $0.97
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+30% Synergy $0.54
Toralf, God of Fury Toralf's Hammer Toralf, God of Fury
+27% Synergy $2.26
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+26% Synergy $4.27
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+26% Synergy $1.05
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+22% Synergy $2.18
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+21% Synergy $8.47
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
+20% Synergy $0.26
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+18% Synergy $7.39
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+18% Synergy $1.60
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+14% Synergy $0.19
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+14% Synergy $4.48
Vigor Vigor
+14% Synergy $14.41
Cactusfolk Sureshot Cactusfolk Sureshot
+14% Synergy $0.17
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+13% Synergy $0.11
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+13% Synergy $1.57
Shakedown Heavy Shakedown Heavy
+12% Synergy $0.19
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+10% Synergy $2.20
Foe-Razer Regent Foe-Razer Regent
+10% Synergy $0.26
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+9% Synergy $1.41
Barbed Servitor Barbed Servitor
+9% Synergy $0.17
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+8% Synergy $0.25
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+8% Synergy $0.77
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+7% Synergy $4.11
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+7% Synergy $8.63
Jolene, Plundering Pugilist Jolene, Plundering Pugilist
+7% Synergy $0.15
Cait, Cage Brawler Cait, Cage Brawler
+7% Synergy $0.16
Vraska, the Silencer Vraska, the Silencer
+6% Synergy $0.93
Thrun, Breaker of Silence Thrun, Breaker of Silence
+6% Synergy $0.24
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+4% Synergy $9.10
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+4% Synergy $0.44
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+4% Synergy $7.20
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+4% Synergy $1.44
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+3% Synergy $0.41
Kresh the Bloodbraided Kresh the Bloodbraided
+3% Synergy $0.63
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+2% Synergy $12.35
Brawn Brawn
+1% Synergy $0.23
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+1% Synergy $1.11
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+1% Synergy $2.05
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
0% Synergy $20.22
Anger Anger
-8% Synergy $1.56
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-10% Synergy $1.07
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-14% Synergy $0.40

Instants

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

Ancient Animus Ancient Animus
+47% Synergy $0.08
Ram Through Ram Through
+44% Synergy $0.44
Pit Fight Pit Fight
+39% Synergy $0.16
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+30% Synergy $1.84
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+28% Synergy $0.42
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+26% Synergy $1.14
Arcbond Arcbond
+26% Synergy $0.88
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+23% Synergy $0.22
Bite Down Bite Down
+18% Synergy $0.07
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+16% Synergy $10.23
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+14% Synergy $0.21
Titanic Brawl Titanic Brawl
+13% Synergy $0.05
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+12% Synergy $0.31
Master's Rebuke Master's Rebuke
+12% Synergy $0.06
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+11% Synergy $0.11
Pounce Pounce
+11% Synergy $0.14
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+9% Synergy $2.47
Friendly Rivalry Friendly Rivalry
+8% Synergy $0.07
Fall of the Hammer Fall of the Hammer
+8% Synergy $0.33
Berserk Berserk
+7% Synergy $20.73
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+6% Synergy $0.87
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.62
Overprotect Overprotect
+6% Synergy $1.48
Back for More Back for More
+6% Synergy $0.05
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+6% Synergy $0.41
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+5% Synergy $0.11
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+5% Synergy $21.57
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+5% Synergy $0.19
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+4% Synergy $1.11
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+4% Synergy $0.34
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.96
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $0.94
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
0% Synergy $1.47
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $9.28
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-2% Synergy $0.68
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-2% Synergy $0.35
Riveteers Charm Riveteers Charm
-3% Synergy $0.04
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $16.38
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $3.25
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.46
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 $1.99
Prey Upon Prey Upon
+36% Synergy $0.05
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+33% Synergy $0.12
Primal Might Primal Might
+30% Synergy $0.17
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+24% Synergy $0.45
Savage Punch Savage Punch
+22% Synergy $0.07
Contest of Claws Contest of Claws
+19% Synergy $2.08
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+18% Synergy $0.15
Spinning Wheel Kick Spinning Wheel Kick
+17% Synergy $0.06
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+15% Synergy $0.87
Ent's Fury Ent's Fury
+14% Synergy $0.07
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+13% Synergy $2.86
Malamet Battle Glyph Malamet Battle Glyph
+13% Synergy $0.03
Barroom Brawl Barroom Brawl
+13% Synergy $0.08
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.41
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+10% Synergy $11.59
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+9% Synergy $2.54
Hard-Hitting Question Hard-Hitting Question
+9% Synergy $0.15
Go for Blood Go for Blood
+9% Synergy $0.03
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+8% Synergy $1.63
Longstalk Brawl Longstalk Brawl
+8% Synergy $0.04
Curse of the Werefox Curse of the Werefox
+8% Synergy $0.05
Nature's Way Nature's Way
+8% Synergy $0.09
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+7% Synergy $1.57
Domri's Ambush Domri's Ambush
+7% Synergy $0.10
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $18.53
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+6% Synergy $0.26
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+6% Synergy $2.53
Felling Blow Felling Blow
+6% Synergy $0.07
Epic Confrontation Epic Confrontation
+6% Synergy $0.05
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.98
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+5% Synergy $4.39
Savage Smash Savage Smash
+5% Synergy $0.02
Armed // Dangerous Armed // Dangerous
+5% Synergy $0.18
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $6.39
Harmonize Harmonize
+3% Synergy $0.24
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+3% Synergy $0.31
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $0.55
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.55
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $1.77
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.62
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 $1.59
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+30% Synergy $27.30
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+27% Synergy $0.30
Power Fist Power Fist
+26% Synergy $9.07
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+26% Synergy $4.41
Boxing Ring Boxing Ring
+25% Synergy $0.48
Hunter's Bow Hunter's Bow
+25% Synergy $0.21
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+18% Synergy $0.66
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
+17% Synergy $5.92
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+15% Synergy $8.85
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+14% Synergy $1.25
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+11% Synergy $11.66
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+11% Synergy $2.04
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+10% Synergy $1.93
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+10% Synergy $1.80
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+10% Synergy $0.23
Embercleave Embercleave
+9% Synergy $7.94
Worldslayer Worldslayer
+8% Synergy $1.96
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $15.78
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+7% Synergy $1.50
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+7% Synergy $7.92
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+7% Synergy $14.12
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+7% Synergy $0.21
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+6% Synergy $0.83
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.57
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+6% Synergy $1.44
Short Bow Short Bow
+6% Synergy $0.15
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+5% Synergy $15.83
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+5% Synergy $1.45
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+5% Synergy $3.70
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $65.45
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
-3% Synergy $3.81
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.25

Enchantments

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

Rancor Rancor
+38% Synergy $1.34
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+34% Synergy $8.22
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+32% Synergy $0.21
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+31% Synergy $0.42
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+27% Synergy $3.45
Lure Lure
+27% Synergy $0.17
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+23% Synergy $0.41
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+21% Synergy $0.79
Thickest in the Thicket Thickest in the Thicket
+20% Synergy $0.59
Arni Slays the Troll Arni Slays the Troll
+19% Synergy $0.12
Gift of the Deity Gift of the Deity
+16% Synergy $0.24
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+15% Synergy $1.82
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+14% Synergy $17.90
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+11% Synergy $0.14
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $1.48
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+9% Synergy $0.26
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+8% Synergy $1.06
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+7% Synergy $0.46
Cartouche of Strength Cartouche of Strength
+7% Synergy $0.11
Asceticism Asceticism
+6% Synergy $5.51
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+6% Synergy $0.21
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+5% Synergy $7.73
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+5% Synergy $0.49
Vraska Joins Up Vraska Joins Up
+5% Synergy $0.48
Runes of the Deus Runes of the Deus
+5% Synergy $0.34
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+3% Synergy $0.24
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-2% Synergy $25.49
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $14.93

Planeswalkers

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

Domri Rade Domri Rade
+12% Synergy $1.43

Utility Lands

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

Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+28% Synergy $0.28
Arena Arena
+25% Synergy $5.25
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+20% Synergy $1.37
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.37
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+8% Synergy $0.58
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+7% Synergy $11.58
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+7% Synergy $4.99
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.21
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+4% Synergy $1.00
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.30
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $8.52
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy $0.41
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $1.98
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $48.82
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $30.14

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.41
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+8% Synergy $1.84
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.20
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+5% Synergy $0.34
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $2.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.20
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+2% Synergy $0.32
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
0% Synergy $0.73
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.95
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-4% Synergy $1.92
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-5% Synergy $0.29

Lands

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

Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+18% Synergy $1.46
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+12% Synergy $0.72
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+12% Synergy $0.75
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+8% Synergy $0.30
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+8% Synergy $10.39
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+8% Synergy $6.47
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+7% Synergy $5.51
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+7% Synergy $10.11
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+6% Synergy $0.54
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+6% Synergy $5.12
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+4% Synergy $13.04
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+4% Synergy $0.21
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+3% Synergy $0.26
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+3% Synergy $0.20
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+3% Synergy $5.58
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.25
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+2% Synergy $4.00
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+1% Synergy $2.41
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+1% Synergy $0.19
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
0% Synergy $0.18
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
0% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
0% Synergy $0.14
Game Trail Game Trail
0% Synergy $0.16
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
0% Synergy $6.77
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-1% Synergy $0.99
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-1% Synergy $0.89
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-1% Synergy $0.32
Taiga Taiga
-2% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
-2% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
-2% Synergy
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-2% Synergy $0.20
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-3% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-3% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.16
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-3% Synergy $0.13
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-3% Synergy $0.25
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-4% Synergy $11.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.05
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-4% Synergy $0.91
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.08
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-4% Synergy $1.56
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-6% Synergy $12.59
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-7% Synergy $15.09
Commercial District Commercial District
-8% Synergy $7.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-8% Synergy $4.92
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-11% Synergy $18.87
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-11% Synergy $11.92
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-12% Synergy $12.14

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