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Pharika, God of Affliction
Price tag $1.96

Legendary Enchantment CreatureGod

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Golgari

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1369 Current Rank
#1357 Last Week
#1316 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.

Shimmerwilds Growth Shimmerwilds Growth
+8% Synergy $0.20
Jubilation Jubilation
+4% Synergy $0.24
Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist
+2% Synergy $0.34
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
0% Synergy $0.16
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
-1% Synergy $19.60

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
+82% Synergy $2.67
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+76% Synergy $0.18
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+71% Synergy $5.66
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+69% Synergy $4.55
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+64% Synergy $1.52
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+56% Synergy $0.09
Elvish Archivist Elvish Archivist
+54% Synergy $0.27
Snarling Gorehound Snarling Gorehound
+53% Synergy $0.15
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+53% Synergy $0.35
Thoughtrender Lamia Thoughtrender Lamia
+48% Synergy $0.19

Top Cards

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

Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+47% Synergy $1.77
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+45% Synergy $0.30
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+44% Synergy $7.84
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+43% Synergy $0.31
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+41% Synergy $0.19
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+40% Synergy $1.00
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+40% Synergy $1.14
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+38% Synergy $0.23
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+27% Synergy $1.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+19% Synergy $4.36

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+25% Synergy $7.12
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $57.52

Creatures

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

Nessian Wanderer Nessian Wanderer
+43% Synergy $0.22
Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+42% Synergy $5.46
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+42% Synergy $0.38
Skeleton Crew Skeleton Crew
+38% Synergy $0.30
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+37% Synergy $0.05
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+37% Synergy $1.26
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+34% Synergy $2.32
Molt Tender Molt Tender
+34% Synergy $0.18
Six Six
+33% Synergy $6.86
Weaver of Harmony Weaver of Harmony
+33% Synergy $2.73
Innocuous Researcher Innocuous Researcher
+33% Synergy $0.11
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+32% Synergy $1.19
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+28% Synergy $4.65
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker
+28% Synergy $0.11
Thunderfoot Baloth Thunderfoot Baloth
+27% Synergy $0.42
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+26% Synergy $0.23
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+26% Synergy $0.36
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+24% Synergy $0.28
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+24% Synergy $0.16
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+24% Synergy $3.21
Hooded Blightfang Hooded Blightfang
+22% Synergy $0.45
Gloomshrieker Gloomshrieker
+21% Synergy $0.14
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+21% Synergy $1.82
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+20% Synergy $0.46
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+20% Synergy $26.78
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+19% Synergy $4.42
Balemurk Leech Balemurk Leech
+19% Synergy $0.03
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+18% Synergy $7.37
Trickster's Elk Trickster's Elk
+18% Synergy $0.08
Amzu, Swarm's Hunger Amzu, Swarm's Hunger
+17% Synergy $17.25
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+16% Synergy $0.53
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+16% Synergy $2.14
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+16% Synergy $5.38
Mindwrack Harpy Mindwrack Harpy
+16% Synergy $0.28
Tribune of Rot Tribune of Rot
+16% Synergy $0.16
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+14% Synergy $0.27
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+14% Synergy $2.56
Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie
+14% Synergy $0.12
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+13% Synergy $12.95
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+13% Synergy $1.81
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+13% Synergy $1.58
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+12% Synergy $0.43
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+12% Synergy $0.09
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+11% Synergy $0.25
Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+11% Synergy $0.21
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+7% Synergy $0.26
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+7% Synergy $17.49
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+6% Synergy $1.29
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+4% Synergy $8.18
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-13% Synergy $0.18

Instants

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

Pile On Pile On
+28% Synergy $0.16
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+21% Synergy $0.17
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+20% Synergy $3.81
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+19% Synergy $0.14
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+17% Synergy $0.28
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+16% Synergy $4.64
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+4% Synergy $0.11
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.47
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+2% Synergy $0.44
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+2% Synergy $0.13
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
0% Synergy $0.15
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-1% Synergy $11.33
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-2% Synergy $1.26
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-5% Synergy $0.85
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-6% Synergy $1.80
Village Rites Village Rites
-9% Synergy $0.25
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-10% Synergy $1.06
Beast Within Beast Within
-11% Synergy $0.60
Putrefy Putrefy
-18% Synergy $0.08

Sorceries

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

Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+32% Synergy $0.19
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+20% Synergy $5.29
Analyze the Pollen Analyze the Pollen
+20% Synergy $0.32
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+19% Synergy $0.91
Find // Finality Find // Finality
+18% Synergy $0.11
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+16% Synergy $9.15
Commune with the Gods Commune with the Gods
+9% Synergy $0.17
Kruphix's Insight Kruphix's Insight
+9% Synergy $0.30
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+8% Synergy $36.31
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+5% Synergy $1.02
Traverse the Ulvenwald Traverse the Ulvenwald
+5% Synergy $0.32
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $16.60
Treasured Find Treasured Find
+4% Synergy $0.34
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+3% Synergy $2.94
Dread Return Dread Return
-2% Synergy $0.41
Living Death Living Death
-2% Synergy $1.96
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-3% Synergy $0.16
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.24
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
-5% Synergy $0.40
Victimize Victimize
-8% Synergy $0.48
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-10% Synergy $6.86
Reanimate Reanimate
-12% Synergy $6.67
Farseek Farseek
-12% Synergy $0.49
Three Visits Three Visits
-13% Synergy $7.89
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy $0.56
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-18% Synergy $2.33
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-19% Synergy $0.43
Cultivate Cultivate
-25% Synergy $0.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+22% Synergy $1.28
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+10% Synergy $2.39
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+4% Synergy $3.79
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+3% Synergy $26.32
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+1% Synergy $5.14
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+1% Synergy $0.88

Enchantments

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

Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+40% Synergy $0.37
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+38% Synergy $0.14
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+32% Synergy $6.26
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+32% Synergy $4.87
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+30% Synergy $4.25
Chalk Outline Chalk Outline
+28% Synergy $0.07
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+25% Synergy $0.13
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+23% Synergy $1.34
Cacophony Unleashed Cacophony Unleashed
+21% Synergy $1.33
Soul Enervation Soul Enervation
+18% Synergy $0.10
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+16% Synergy $1.14
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+15% Synergy $0.59
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+13% Synergy $0.17
Seal of Primordium Seal of Primordium
+12% Synergy $0.18
Strength from the Fallen Strength from the Fallen
+11% Synergy $0.10
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+10% Synergy $0.18
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+9% Synergy $0.08
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+9% Synergy $0.17
Font of Fertility Font of Fertility
+9% Synergy $0.21
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+8% Synergy $0.17
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+8% Synergy $3.82
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+8% Synergy $0.33
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+8% Synergy $2.26
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+6% Synergy $4.96
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+6% Synergy $0.83
Wolfwillow Haven Wolfwillow Haven
+6% Synergy $0.12
Pernicious Deed Pernicious Deed
+6% Synergy $1.88
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $3.28
Lignify Lignify
+5% Synergy $1.61
Oubliette Oubliette
+5% Synergy $2.00
Seal of Doom Seal of Doom
+5% Synergy $0.12
Omen of the Hunt Omen of the Hunt
+5% Synergy $0.11
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+4% Synergy $0.08
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+4% Synergy $7.12
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+3% Synergy $7.94
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+3% Synergy $0.11
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+1% Synergy $5.40
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
0% Synergy $22.51
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
0% Synergy $15.50
Rancor Rancor
0% Synergy $1.34
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
-1% Synergy $3.35
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-3% Synergy $23.88
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $13.23
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-4% Synergy $5.05
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-6% Synergy $0.69
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-6% Synergy $25.75
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-8% Synergy $0.23

Planeswalkers

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

Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+13% Synergy $0.46
Vraska, Swarm's Eminence Vraska, Swarm's Eminence
+5% Synergy $0.25
Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+3% Synergy $0.33
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
+1% Synergy $3.27

Utility Lands

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

Kishla Village Kishla Village
+25% Synergy $0.20
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+21% Synergy $8.55
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+15% Synergy $3.52
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+7% Synergy $0.85
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+7% Synergy $1.36
Wasteland Wasteland
+6% Synergy $22.52
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+5% Synergy $0.69
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+5% Synergy $0.12
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.82
Great Arashin City Great Arashin City
+5% Synergy $0.23
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+4% Synergy $6.45
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+4% Synergy $0.65
Fountainport Fountainport
+2% Synergy $3.75
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+2% Synergy $3.16
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $45.08
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $38.85
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+1% Synergy $1.36
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $53.21
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
0% Synergy $22.18
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
0% Synergy $0.13
High Market High Market
-1% Synergy $1.12
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-1% Synergy $27.86
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.07
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-2% Synergy $0.09
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $12.91
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $3.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-16% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-18% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-38% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-45% Synergy $1.04

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 $1.19
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+20% Synergy $5.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+20% Synergy $3.81
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+19% Synergy $13.24
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+18% Synergy $0.15
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+16% Synergy $0.28
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+14% Synergy $5.50
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+12% Synergy $7.47
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+12% Synergy $0.53
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+11% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+9% Synergy $0.18
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+9% Synergy $6.34
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+8% Synergy $0.35
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+8% Synergy $8.96
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+8% Synergy $1.14
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+7% Synergy $23.25
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+6% Synergy $7.89
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+6% Synergy $0.44
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+5% Synergy $1.02
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.47
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+3% Synergy $0.30
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+3% Synergy $0.39
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+2% Synergy $0.82
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $2.04
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+1% Synergy $0.49
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.29
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.17
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.14
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.30
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.47
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.93
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $9.96
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $15.87
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.23
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
-2% Synergy $0.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.21
Bayou Bayou
-3% Synergy
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.10
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-4% Synergy $0.20
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-5% Synergy $0.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.12
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-5% Synergy $0.85
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.17
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-14% Synergy $0.08

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