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Pharika, God of Affliction
Price tag $2.28

Legendary Enchantment CreatureGod

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Golgari

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1222 Current Rank
#1188 Last Week
#1270 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Pharika, God of Affliction.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Pharika, God of Affliction decks.

Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+10% Synergy $13.48
Seedship Broodtender Seedship Broodtender
+7% Synergy $0.19
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+4% Synergy $2.91
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.75
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-1% Synergy $16.93

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Pharika, God of Affliction's abilities and overall game plan.

Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+81% Synergy $2.84
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+76% Synergy $0.24
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+70% Synergy $3.59
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+69% Synergy $4.55
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+62% Synergy $1.54
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+56% Synergy $0.18
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+52% Synergy $0.23
Snarling Gorehound Snarling Gorehound
+51% Synergy $0.11
Elvish Archivist Elvish Archivist
+49% Synergy $0.20
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+47% Synergy $1.48

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Pharika, God of Affliction decks.

Thoughtrender Lamia Thoughtrender Lamia
+47% Synergy $0.27
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+45% Synergy $0.32
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+44% Synergy $0.25
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+42% Synergy $3.96
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+40% Synergy $0.92
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+37% Synergy $0.42
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+37% Synergy $0.63
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+37% Synergy $0.80
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+36% Synergy $0.28
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+16% Synergy $4.87

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+23% Synergy $7.10
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $52.72

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Pharika, God of Affliction's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+41% Synergy $4.67
Nessian Wanderer Nessian Wanderer
+40% Synergy $0.13
Skeleton Crew Skeleton Crew
+38% Synergy $0.23
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+36% Synergy $0.65
Weaver of Harmony Weaver of Harmony
+36% Synergy $1.05
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+33% Synergy $1.39
Six Six
+33% Synergy $6.53
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+33% Synergy $0.06
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+32% Synergy $1.03
Molt Tender Molt Tender
+32% Synergy $0.29
Innocuous Researcher Innocuous Researcher
+32% Synergy $0.12
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+27% Synergy $0.28
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+26% Synergy $0.12
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+26% Synergy $0.21
Hooded Blightfang Hooded Blightfang
+25% Synergy $0.40
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker
+25% Synergy $0.12
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+24% Synergy $6.56
Gloomshrieker Gloomshrieker
+24% Synergy $0.16
Thunderfoot Baloth Thunderfoot Baloth
+24% Synergy $0.49
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+23% Synergy $0.88
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+23% Synergy $1.42
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+22% Synergy $0.28
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+21% Synergy $1.52
Balemurk Leech Balemurk Leech
+20% Synergy $0.07
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+19% Synergy $22.95
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+18% Synergy $0.40
Amzu, Swarm's Hunger Amzu, Swarm's Hunger
+18% Synergy $16.94
Trickster's Elk Trickster's Elk
+18% Synergy $0.12
Tribune of Rot Tribune of Rot
+18% Synergy $0.17
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+17% Synergy $2.77
Greater Tanuki Greater Tanuki
+17% Synergy $0.15
Nylea's Colossus Nylea's Colossus
+17% Synergy $8.31
Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie
+16% Synergy $0.11
Mindwrack Harpy Mindwrack Harpy
+16% Synergy $0.20
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+15% Synergy $6.34
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+15% Synergy $0.49
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+15% Synergy $4.14
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+15% Synergy $0.23
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+12% Synergy $0.44
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+12% Synergy $0.87
Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+12% Synergy $0.23
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+12% Synergy $2.14
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+12% Synergy $7.90
Millikin Millikin
+12% Synergy $0.18
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+10% Synergy $10.10
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+10% Synergy $0.39
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+9% Synergy $1.44
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+5% Synergy $1.02
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+4% Synergy $2.78
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-12% Synergy $0.22

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Pharika, God of Affliction safe.

Pile On Pile On
+24% Synergy $0.17
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+21% Synergy $5.02
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+19% Synergy $0.24
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+16% Synergy $0.24
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+14% Synergy $0.24
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+13% Synergy $4.08
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+5% Synergy $0.13
Pharika's Libation Pharika's Libation
+5% Synergy $0.10
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.41
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+2% Synergy $0.38
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+2% Synergy $0.14
Windgrace's Judgment Windgrace's Judgment
+1% Synergy $0.16
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
0% Synergy $0.14
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-1% Synergy $0.17
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-2% Synergy $9.75
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-2% Synergy $0.96
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-5% Synergy $1.66
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-5% Synergy $0.98
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.35
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-7% Synergy $0.92
Village Rites Village Rites
-9% Synergy $0.24
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-10% Synergy $2.35
Beast Within Beast Within
-10% Synergy $0.83
Putrefy Putrefy
-17% Synergy $0.12

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Pharika, God of Affliction's game plan and control the board.

Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+33% Synergy $0.21
Analyze the Pollen Analyze the Pollen
+19% Synergy $0.25
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+18% Synergy $5.13
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+16% Synergy $0.84
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+16% Synergy $2.50
Find // Finality Find // Finality
+16% Synergy $0.15
Kruphix's Insight Kruphix's Insight
+10% Synergy $0.25
Commune with the Gods Commune with the Gods
+10% Synergy $0.11
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+7% Synergy $21.28
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+5% Synergy $0.82
Treasured Find Treasured Find
+5% Synergy $0.24
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $17.86
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+2% Synergy $5.47
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $26.07
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-2% Synergy $0.19
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-2% Synergy $0.43
Living Death Living Death
-2% Synergy $2.43
Dread Return Dread Return
-3% Synergy $0.32
Damnation Damnation
-3% Synergy $20.12
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
-7% Synergy $0.20
Victimize Victimize
-8% Synergy $0.44
Farseek Farseek
-10% Synergy $0.73
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $5.54
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $5.14
Three Visits Three Visits
-13% Synergy $5.88
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy $1.79
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-17% Synergy $1.99
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-18% Synergy $0.37
Cultivate Cultivate
-23% Synergy $0.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+21% Synergy $0.98
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+10% Synergy $1.69
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+6% Synergy $3.15
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+3% Synergy $6.89
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+3% Synergy $23.86
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+1% Synergy $0.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Pharika, God of Affliction's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+41% Synergy $0.14
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+35% Synergy $0.47
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+31% Synergy $4.47
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+30% Synergy $12.60
Chalk Outline Chalk Outline
+30% Synergy $0.08
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+28% Synergy $0.36
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+26% Synergy $4.30
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+26% Synergy $1.24
Cacophony Unleashed Cacophony Unleashed
+23% Synergy $1.12
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+19% Synergy $0.98
Soul Enervation Soul Enervation
+18% Synergy $0.08
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+15% Synergy $0.56
Seal of Primordium Seal of Primordium
+15% Synergy $0.20
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+14% Synergy $0.16
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+14% Synergy $0.28
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+13% Synergy $0.26
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+12% Synergy $0.20
Font of Fertility Font of Fertility
+12% Synergy $0.20
Strength from the Fallen Strength from the Fallen
+11% Synergy $0.11
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+10% Synergy $3.86
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+10% Synergy $0.35
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+10% Synergy $2.28
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+8% Synergy $0.14
Wolfwillow Haven Wolfwillow Haven
+8% Synergy $0.20
Seal of Doom Seal of Doom
+8% Synergy $0.21
Omen of the Hunt Omen of the Hunt
+8% Synergy $0.10
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $2.62
Lignify Lignify
+7% Synergy $1.48
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+7% Synergy $0.79
Pernicious Deed Pernicious Deed
+7% Synergy $2.00
Oubliette Oubliette
+7% Synergy $1.25
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+6% Synergy $6.08
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+5% Synergy $0.26
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+5% Synergy $3.64
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+4% Synergy $6.56
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+4% Synergy $0.15
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+4% Synergy $3.43
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+2% Synergy $3.53
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+2% Synergy $0.17
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+2% Synergy $3.56
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+1% Synergy $21.30
Rancor Rancor
+1% Synergy $1.44
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+1% Synergy $15.38
Exploration Exploration
+1% Synergy $29.07
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
-1% Synergy $4.50
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $12.32
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-3% Synergy $27.73
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-4% Synergy $4.52
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.85
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-6% Synergy $25.54

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Pharika, God of Affliction to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+9% Synergy $0.45
Vraska, Swarm's Eminence Vraska, Swarm's Eminence
+6% Synergy $0.21
Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+2% Synergy $0.46
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
0% Synergy $3.40

Utility Lands

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

Kishla Village Kishla Village
+23% Synergy $0.26
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+20% Synergy $7.19
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+12% Synergy $1.08
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+8% Synergy $0.99
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $0.89
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+6% Synergy $0.56
Great Arashin City Great Arashin City
+6% Synergy $0.22
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+5% Synergy $5.90
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+5% Synergy $0.80
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+5% Synergy $0.16
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.64
Wasteland Wasteland
+5% Synergy $20.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $35.89
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+2% Synergy $0.16
Fountainport Fountainport
+2% Synergy $4.78
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $30.50
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.74
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $49.13
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
0% Synergy $1.58
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $19.45
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-1% Synergy $25.71
High Market High Market
-1% Synergy $1.38
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.14
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-1% Synergy $0.14
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $8.83
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-16% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-17% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-36% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-44% Synergy $1.24

Lands

The mana base foundation for Pharika, God of Affliction decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+32% Synergy $1.03
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+21% Synergy $5.02
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+19% Synergy $12.33
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+18% Synergy $0.18
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+18% Synergy $5.13
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+14% Synergy $0.40
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+13% Synergy $5.92
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+13% Synergy $5.24
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+13% Synergy $0.67
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+12% Synergy $0.14
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+10% Synergy $0.51
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+8% Synergy $0.63
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+8% Synergy $8.23
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+8% Synergy $5.53
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+6% Synergy $15.88
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.38
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+5% Synergy $20.83
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+5% Synergy $1.34
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+5% Synergy $0.82
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+5% Synergy $0.21
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.41
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+3% Synergy $0.33
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.55
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+1% Synergy $0.52
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $1.74
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $26.07
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
0% Synergy $4.58
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
0% Synergy $0.23
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-1% Synergy $0.19
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $5.01
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $30.82
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $13.58
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.30
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-2% Synergy $8.81
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.21
Bayou Bayou
-3% Synergy
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.14
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-4% Synergy $0.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.27
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.35
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-7% Synergy $0.92
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.07
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-14% Synergy $0.06

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