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Pharika, God of Affliction
Price tag $1.90

Legendary Enchantment CreatureGod

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1470 Current Rank
#1378 Last Week
#1308 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.

Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+2% Synergy $24.56
Tectonic Split Tectonic Split
+2% Synergy $3.50
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+1% Synergy $0.53
Foggy Bottom Swamp Foggy Bottom Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.06
Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
0% Synergy $0.32

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 $2.42
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+77% Synergy $0.17
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+71% Synergy $5.35
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+69% Synergy $4.30
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+63% Synergy $1.20
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+56% Synergy $0.08
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+53% Synergy $0.17
Snarling Gorehound Snarling Gorehound
+53% Synergy $0.11
Elvish Archivist Elvish Archivist
+53% Synergy $0.20
Thoughtrender Lamia Thoughtrender Lamia
+48% Synergy $0.15

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 $1.65
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+45% Synergy $0.26
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+44% Synergy $6.18
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+41% Synergy $0.27
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+41% Synergy $1.00
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+40% Synergy $0.16
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+39% Synergy $0.88
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+37% Synergy $0.22
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+34% Synergy $2.72
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+19% Synergy $3.20

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+25% Synergy $5.89
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $48.58

Creatures

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

Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+43% Synergy $0.24
Composer of Spring Composer of Spring
+43% Synergy $4.67
Nessian Wanderer Nessian Wanderer
+42% Synergy $0.18
Skeleton Crew Skeleton Crew
+38% Synergy $0.20
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+36% Synergy $0.03
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+36% Synergy $0.90
Weaver of Harmony Weaver of Harmony
+34% Synergy $3.12
Six Six
+33% Synergy $5.72
Molt Tender Molt Tender
+33% Synergy $0.32
Innocuous Researcher Innocuous Researcher
+33% Synergy $0.07
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+32% Synergy $1.07
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker
+28% Synergy $0.09
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+27% Synergy $0.26
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+26% Synergy $0.47
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+26% Synergy $5.57
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+26% Synergy $0.29
Thunderfoot Baloth Thunderfoot Baloth
+26% Synergy $0.30
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+24% Synergy $0.19
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+24% Synergy $0.13
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+23% Synergy $1.76
Hooded Blightfang Hooded Blightfang
+22% Synergy $0.45
Gloomshrieker Gloomshrieker
+22% Synergy $0.14
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+21% Synergy $1.53
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+20% Synergy $22.77
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+19% Synergy $0.40
Trickster's Elk Trickster's Elk
+19% Synergy $0.09
Balemurk Leech Balemurk Leech
+19% Synergy $0.08
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+18% Synergy $5.79
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+18% Synergy $3.81
Amzu, Swarm's Hunger Amzu, Swarm's Hunger
+17% Synergy $16.40
Tribune of Rot Tribune of Rot
+17% Synergy $0.23
Mindwrack Harpy Mindwrack Harpy
+17% Synergy $0.22
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+16% Synergy $0.40
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+15% Synergy $1.77
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+15% Synergy $2.39
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+15% Synergy $3.88
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+14% Synergy $0.19
Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie
+14% Synergy $0.10
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+13% Synergy $1.14
Millikin Millikin
+13% Synergy $0.13
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+12% Synergy $12.29
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+12% Synergy $0.46
Fynn, the Fangbearer Fynn, the Fangbearer
+12% Synergy $0.26
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+11% Synergy $2.53
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+11% Synergy $0.26
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+7% Synergy $0.20
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+7% Synergy $12.51
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+5% Synergy $1.18
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+5% Synergy $4.20
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-12% Synergy $0.21

Instants

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

Pile On Pile On
+27% Synergy $0.13
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+21% Synergy $5.63
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+21% Synergy $0.12
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+18% Synergy $0.10
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+16% Synergy $0.27
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+15% Synergy $3.71
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+4% Synergy $0.11
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.47
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+2% Synergy $0.41
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+2% Synergy $0.10
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
0% Synergy $0.13
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-1% Synergy $9.85
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-2% Synergy $0.80
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-5% Synergy $0.90
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-6% Synergy $1.82
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-9% Synergy $3.11
Village Rites Village Rites
-9% Synergy $0.22
Beast Within Beast Within
-11% Synergy $0.51
Putrefy Putrefy
-17% Synergy $0.10

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 $0.16
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+20% Synergy $5.48
Analyze the Pollen Analyze the Pollen
+19% Synergy $0.28
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+18% Synergy $0.88
Find // Finality Find // Finality
+18% Synergy $0.12
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+17% Synergy $4.25
Commune with the Gods Commune with the Gods
+9% Synergy $0.10
Kruphix's Insight Kruphix's Insight
+9% Synergy $0.31
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+8% Synergy $31.02
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+6% Synergy $1.05
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $15.53
Traverse the Ulvenwald Traverse the Ulvenwald
+4% Synergy $0.35
Treasured Find Treasured Find
+4% Synergy $0.29
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+2% Synergy $2.56
Dread Return Dread Return
-2% Synergy $0.28
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $16.94
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-3% Synergy $0.15
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.28
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
-6% Synergy $0.26
Victimize Victimize
-8% Synergy $0.35
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $6.57
Reanimate Reanimate
-12% Synergy $5.32
Farseek Farseek
-12% Synergy $0.37
Three Visits Three Visits
-13% Synergy $7.35
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-16% Synergy $1.11
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-18% Synergy $1.84
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-19% Synergy $0.44
Cultivate Cultivate
-25% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

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

Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+21% Synergy $1.60
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+9% Synergy $1.81
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+4% Synergy $3.53
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+3% Synergy $24.10
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+1% Synergy $5.73
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+1% Synergy $0.76

Enchantments

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

Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+39% Synergy $0.45
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+39% Synergy $0.11
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+32% Synergy $6.61
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+31% Synergy $4.35
Chalk Outline Chalk Outline
+30% Synergy $0.13
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+28% Synergy $3.65
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+27% Synergy $0.81
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+25% Synergy $1.45
Cacophony Unleashed Cacophony Unleashed
+22% Synergy $1.12
Soul Enervation Soul Enervation
+18% Synergy $0.08
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+17% Synergy $1.05
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+15% Synergy $0.52
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+13% Synergy $0.14
Seal of Primordium Seal of Primordium
+13% Synergy $0.20
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+11% Synergy $0.17
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+11% Synergy $0.16
Strength from the Fallen Strength from the Fallen
+11% Synergy $0.11
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+10% Synergy $0.17
Font of Fertility Font of Fertility
+10% Synergy $0.21
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+9% Synergy $3.30
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+9% Synergy $0.30
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+9% Synergy $2.00
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+8% Synergy $0.12
Wolfwillow Haven Wolfwillow Haven
+7% Synergy $0.11
Seal of Doom Seal of Doom
+7% Synergy $0.17
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $3.36
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+6% Synergy $4.62
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+6% Synergy $0.60
Lignify Lignify
+6% Synergy $1.53
Pernicious Deed Pernicious Deed
+6% Synergy $2.08
Omen of the Hunt Omen of the Hunt
+6% Synergy $0.10
Oubliette Oubliette
+6% Synergy $1.32
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+5% Synergy $6.17
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+4% Synergy $0.07
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+4% Synergy $0.20
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+4% Synergy $2.64
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+3% Synergy $7.75
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+3% Synergy $0.20
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+1% Synergy $21.33
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+1% Synergy $5.75
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
0% Synergy $14.18
Rancor Rancor
0% Synergy $1.07
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
-1% Synergy $3.75
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-3% Synergy $21.39
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $11.71
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-4% Synergy $3.39
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
-6% Synergy $0.48
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-6% Synergy $22.45
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-8% Synergy $0.24

Planeswalkers

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

Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+12% Synergy $0.36
Vraska, Swarm's Eminence Vraska, Swarm's Eminence
+5% Synergy $0.16
Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+3% Synergy $0.26
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
0% Synergy $3.15

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
+22% Synergy $7.14
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+14% Synergy $4.33
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+7% Synergy $0.63
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+7% Synergy $1.61
Wasteland Wasteland
+6% Synergy $20.48
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+5% Synergy $0.89
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+5% Synergy $0.13
Great Arashin City Great Arashin City
+5% Synergy $0.15
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+4% Synergy $6.88
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+4% Synergy $0.61
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.78
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $38.24
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+2% Synergy $2.83
Fountainport Fountainport
+2% Synergy $4.08
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $32.81
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+1% Synergy $0.10
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+1% Synergy $1.27
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $46.26
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $18.55
High Market High Market
-1% Synergy $1.16
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-1% Synergy $25.66
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-2% Synergy $0.15
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-3% Synergy $0.06
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $8.20
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-16% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-18% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-37% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-45% Synergy $1.21

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 $1.07
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+21% Synergy $5.63
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+20% Synergy $5.48
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+19% Synergy $12.30
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+18% Synergy $0.11
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+16% Synergy $0.24
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+13% Synergy $5.54
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+13% Synergy $5.25
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+12% Synergy $0.57
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+10% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+10% Synergy $0.15
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+10% Synergy $6.11
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+8% Synergy $0.42
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+8% Synergy $7.06
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+7% Synergy $20.14
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+7% Synergy $1.04
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+6% Synergy $14.94
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+6% Synergy $1.05
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+6% Synergy $0.27
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+4% Synergy $2.29
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.47
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+3% Synergy $0.20
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+3% Synergy $0.37
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+2% Synergy $0.55
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.42
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $2.39
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.10
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
0% Synergy $0.51
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.82
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.69
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $13.68
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.20
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-2% Synergy $3.79
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
-2% Synergy $0.09
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-2% Synergy $9.61
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-3% Synergy $0.15
Bayou Bayou
-3% Synergy
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.17
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-5% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.14
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-5% Synergy $0.90
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-12% Synergy $0.07
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-15% Synergy $0.04

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