Art by Wisnu Tan
Maarika, Brutal Gladiator
Legendary Creature — Human Warrior
Maarika, Brutal Gladiator must be blocked if able. As long as it's your turn, Maarika has indestructible. Whenever Maarika deals damage to a creature, if that creature was dealt excess damage this turn, that creature's controller sacrifices a noncreature, nonland permanent.
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Most Played With Maarika, Brutal Gladiator (209)
Sol Ring
84% of decks · $1.38
Arcane Signet
77% of decks · $0.49
Basilisk Collar
60% of decks · $3.74
Farseek
56% of decks · $0.46
Blasphemous Act
53% of decks · $0.88
Goblin Anarchomancer
53% of decks · $0.92
Domri, Anarch of Bolas
52% of decks · $0.95
Xenagos, God of Revels
52% of decks · $10.70
Gimli's Reckless Might
52% of decks · $9.26
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
51% of decks · $5.08
Rhythm of the Wild
49% of decks · $5.09
Tail Swipe
48% of decks · $0.34
Inscription of Abundance
48% of decks · $0.36
Garruk's Uprising
48% of decks · $0.57
Kodama's Reach
46% of decks · $1.83
Heroic Intervention
46% of decks · $17.55
Rampant Growth
45% of decks · $1.25
Rishkar's Expertise
44% of decks · $5.48
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
44% of decks · $20.26
Ram Through
43% of decks · $0.45
Pain for All
43% of decks · $2.31
Ancient Animus
43% of decks · $0.28
Chevill, Bane of Monsters
42% of decks · $1.51
Guardian Augmenter
41% of decks · $1.00
Nature's Lore
40% of decks · $2.22
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
40% of decks · $4.35
Mage Slayer
39% of decks · $1.63
Birds of Paradise
39% of decks · $9.03
Rancor
38% of decks · $1.80
Pit Fight
36% of decks · $0.16
Beast Within
35% of decks · $0.68
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
35% of decks · $5.24
Brash Taunter
35% of decks · $4.18
Halana and Alena, Partners
34% of decks · $0.37
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
34% of decks · $4.82
Shadowspear
33% of decks · $30.19
Bear Umbra
32% of decks · $13.71
Hunter's Talent
32% of decks · $0.35
Stump Stomp
31% of decks
The Last Agni Kai
31% of decks · $2.14
Prey Upon
30% of decks · $0.14
Fiendlash
30% of decks · $0.39
Archetype of Aggression
30% of decks · $2.18
Tyvar's Stand
29% of decks · $1.28
Khalni Ambush
29% of decks
Power Fist
29% of decks · $12.87
Three Visits
28% of decks · $5.54
Morbid Opportunist
28% of decks · $0.36
Primal Might
28% of decks · $0.10
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
28% of decks · $7.22
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
27% of decks · $0.36
Fight Rigging
27% of decks · $0.98
Assassin's Trophy
27% of decks · $1.18
Fanatic of Rhonas
26% of decks · $15.31
Llanowar Elves
24% of decks · $0.33
Toralf, God of Fury
24% of decks
Hunter's Bow
23% of decks · $0.31
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
23% of decks · $11.77
Arcbond
23% of decks · $1.31
Sakura-Tribe Elder
23% of decks · $0.42
Boxing Ring
22% of decks · $1.05
Bridgeworks Battle
21% of decks
Tergrid, God of Fright
21% of decks
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
20% of decks · $0.32
Colossal Majesty
20% of decks · $1.15
Nibelheim Aflame
20% of decks · $3.72
Kogla, the Titan Ape
20% of decks · $3.01
The Reaver Cleaver
20% of decks · $30.11
Unnatural Growth
20% of decks · $3.98
Lizard Blades
20% of decks · $2.91
Deflecting Swat
20% of decks · $72.64
Lightning Greaves
19% of decks · $4.00
Contest of Claws
19% of decks · $7.06
Professional Face-Breaker
19% of decks · $6.43
Chaos Warp
19% of decks
Phyrexian Arena
18% of decks · $4.26
Ohran Frostfang
18% of decks · $7.39
Bite Down
18% of decks · $0.22
Savage Punch
17% of decks · $0.10
Rhino's Rampage
17% of decks · $0.30
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
17% of decks · $5.49
Revitalizing Repast
17% of decks
Thickest in the Thicket
16% of decks · $0.33
Herd Heirloom
16% of decks · $4.34
Vigor
16% of decks · $13.30
Glissa Sunslayer
16% of decks · $0.63
Arni Slays the Troll
16% of decks · $0.28
Eternal Witness
16% of decks · $2.21
Snakeskin Veil
16% of decks · $0.26
Aggravated Assault
16% of decks · $36.65
Cactusfolk Sureshot
15% of decks · $0.32
Delighted Halfling
15% of decks · $25.14
Mahadi, Emporium Master
15% of decks · $1.34
Waltz of Rage
15% of decks · $0.30
Ruby, Daring Tracker
14% of decks · $0.25
Temur Battle Rage
14% of decks · $0.25
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
14% of decks · $8.04
Gruul Signet
14% of decks · $0.45
Demonic Tutor
13% of decks · $69.17
Bolt Bend
13% of decks · $5.18
Shakedown Heavy
13% of decks · $0.33
Hunter's Insight
13% of decks · $0.61
The Great Henge
13% of decks · $65.74
Epic Fight
12% of decks · $0.35
Two-Handed Axe
12% of decks
Champion's Helm
12% of decks · $3.08
Anger
12% of decks · $0.54
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
12% of decks · $19.60
Deathreap Ritual
12% of decks · $0.35
Talisman of Impulse
11% of decks · $0.40
Domri Rade
11% of decks · $1.02
Fellwar Stone
11% of decks
Loxodon Warhammer
11% of decks · $2.58
Talisman of Resilience
11% of decks · $0.47
Golgari Signet
11% of decks · $0.34
Commander's Sphere
11% of decks · $0.34
Elvish Mystic
11% of decks · $5.25
Titanic Brawl
10% of decks · $0.23
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
10% of decks · $1.68
Damnation
10% of decks · $21.01
Vandalblast
10% of decks · $1.70
Berserk
10% of decks · $13.78
Genji Glove
10% of decks · $8.21
Soul's Majesty
10% of decks · $2.43
Mithril Coat
10% of decks · $29.34
Eternal Thirst
9% of decks · $0.37
Deadly Rollick
9% of decks · $28.68
Barbed Servitor
9% of decks · $0.30
Kresh the Bloodbraided
9% of decks · $1.76
Haunted Cloak
9% of decks · $0.35
Chromatic Lantern
9% of decks
Barroom Brawl
9% of decks · $0.21
Night's Whisper
9% of decks · $6.25
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
9% of decks · $2.29
Brawn
9% of decks · $0.45
Kraven the Hunter
9% of decks · $0.25
Blazing Sunsteel
9% of decks · $11.39
Dark Ritual
9% of decks · $7.19
Gratuitous Violence
9% of decks · $0.40
Malakir Rebirth
9% of decks
Cait, Cage Brawler
9% of decks · $0.29
Talisman of Indulgence
9% of decks · $0.51
Rakdos Signet
9% of decks · $0.34
Seize the Day
8% of decks · $1.36
Season of Growth
8% of decks · $0.27
Blackblade Reforged
8% of decks · $3.26
Master's Rebuke
8% of decks · $0.23
Rakdos Charm
8% of decks · $0.39
Full Throttle
8% of decks · $5.30
Overprotect
8% of decks · $2.57
Collective Resistance
8% of decks · $2.43
Embercleave
8% of decks · $9.80
Foe-Razer Regent
8% of decks · $0.31
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8% of decks · $4.05
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
8% of decks · $52.00
Decimate
8% of decks · $0.32
Self-Destruct
8% of decks · $0.31
Bloom Tender
8% of decks · $14.10
Kaya's Ghostform
8% of decks · $1.73
Jeska's Will
8% of decks · $41.42
Gaea's Gift
8% of decks · $0.97
Read the Bones
8% of decks · $0.29
Fight for the Throne
7% of decks · $0.33
Traverse the Outlands
7% of decks · $5.88
Vampiric Tutor
7% of decks · $54.45
Requiem Monolith
7% of decks · $0.32
Ent's Fury
7% of decks · $0.15
Pounce
7% of decks · $0.19
Harmonize
7% of decks · $0.24
Sylvan Library
7% of decks · $28.62
Black Market Connections
7% of decks · $10.47
Terminate
7% of decks · $0.34
Cartouche of Strength
7% of decks · $0.25
Jolene, Plundering Pugilist
7% of decks · $0.29
Ilysian Caryatid
6% of decks · $0.25
Vraska, the Silencer
6% of decks · $2.32
Skyshroud Claim
6% of decks · $1.08
Novel Nunchaku
6% of decks · $0.19
Back for More
6% of decks · $0.27
Go for Blood
6% of decks · $0.28
Sword of the Animist
6% of decks · $5.42
Bala Ged Recovery
6% of decks
Unleash Fury
6% of decks · $0.42
Longstalk Brawl
6% of decks · $0.22
Vraska Joins Up
6% of decks · $1.00
Asceticism
6% of decks · $7.07
Buster Sword
6% of decks · $53.37
Dragonfire Blade
6% of decks · $1.97
Sign in Blood
6% of decks · $2.74
Soul's Fire
6% of decks · $0.27
Fiery Emancipation
6% of decks · $13.60
Assault Suit
6% of decks · $0.37
Entish Restoration
6% of decks · $2.79
Fall of the Hammer
6% of decks · $0.33
Strength of Will
6% of decks · $1.40
It's Clobberin' Time!
6% of decks · $0.32
Windswift Slice
6% of decks · $0.43
Malamet Battle Glyph
6% of decks · $0.22
Last One Standing
6% of decks · $2.65
Painful Truths
5% of decks · $0.27
Nature's Way
5% of decks · $0.33
Sword of Vengeance
5% of decks · $1.48
Hard-Hitting Question
5% of decks · $0.23
Giantfall
5% of decks · $0.15
Tear Asunder
5% of decks · $0.33
Reanimate
5% of decks · $10.11
Gift of the Viper
5% of decks · $0.29
Bitter Work
5% of decks · $0.27
Hammer of Nazahn
5% of decks · $14.35
New Cards
Hexhaven Invigorator
8% of decks · $29.21
Smaug the Impenetrable
3% of decks · $15.77
Radagast of Rhosgobel
3% of decks · $1.97
Ajani's Anguish
3% of decks · $1.00
Quarrel
3% of decks · $0.17
Creatures (50)
Goblin Anarchomancer
53% of decks · $0.92
Xenagos, God of Revels
52% of decks · $10.70
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
51% of decks · $5.08
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
44% of decks · $20.26
Chevill, Bane of Monsters
42% of decks · $1.51
Guardian Augmenter
41% of decks · $1.00
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
40% of decks · $4.35
Birds of Paradise
39% of decks · $9.03
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
35% of decks · $5.24
Brash Taunter
35% of decks · $4.18
Halana and Alena, Partners
34% of decks · $0.37
Archetype of Aggression
30% of decks · $2.18
Morbid Opportunist
28% of decks · $0.36
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
28% of decks · $7.22
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
27% of decks · $0.36
Fanatic of Rhonas
26% of decks · $15.31
Llanowar Elves
24% of decks · $0.33
Toralf, God of Fury
24% of decks
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
23% of decks · $11.77
Sakura-Tribe Elder
23% of decks · $0.42
Tergrid, God of Fright
21% of decks
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
20% of decks · $0.32
Kogla, the Titan Ape
20% of decks · $3.01
Lizard Blades
20% of decks · $2.91
Professional Face-Breaker
19% of decks · $6.43
Ohran Frostfang
18% of decks · $7.39
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
17% of decks · $5.49
Vigor
16% of decks · $13.30
Glissa Sunslayer
16% of decks · $0.63
Eternal Witness
16% of decks · $2.21
Cactusfolk Sureshot
15% of decks · $0.32
Delighted Halfling
15% of decks · $25.14
Mahadi, Emporium Master
15% of decks · $1.34
Ruby, Daring Tracker
14% of decks · $0.25
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
14% of decks · $8.04
Shakedown Heavy
13% of decks · $0.33
Anger
12% of decks · $0.54
Elvish Mystic
11% of decks · $5.25
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
10% of decks · $1.68
Barbed Servitor
9% of decks · $0.30
Kresh the Bloodbraided
9% of decks · $1.76
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
9% of decks · $2.29
Brawn
9% of decks · $0.45
Kraven the Hunter
9% of decks · $0.25
Cait, Cage Brawler
9% of decks · $0.29
Foe-Razer Regent
8% of decks · $0.31
Bloom Tender
8% of decks · $14.10
Jolene, Plundering Pugilist
7% of decks · $0.29
Ilysian Caryatid
6% of decks · $0.25
Vraska, the Silencer
6% of decks · $2.32
Instants (47)
Tail Swipe
48% of decks · $0.34
Inscription of Abundance
48% of decks · $0.36
Heroic Intervention
46% of decks · $17.55
Ram Through
43% of decks · $0.45
Ancient Animus
43% of decks · $0.28
Pit Fight
36% of decks · $0.16
Beast Within
35% of decks · $0.68
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
34% of decks · $4.82
The Last Agni Kai
31% of decks · $2.14
Tyvar's Stand
29% of decks · $1.28
Khalni Ambush
29% of decks
Assassin's Trophy
27% of decks · $1.18
Arcbond
23% of decks · $1.31
Deflecting Swat
20% of decks · $72.64
Chaos Warp
19% of decks
Bite Down
18% of decks · $0.22
Revitalizing Repast
17% of decks
Snakeskin Veil
16% of decks · $0.26
Temur Battle Rage
14% of decks · $0.25
Bolt Bend
13% of decks · $5.18
Hunter's Insight
13% of decks · $0.61
Titanic Brawl
10% of decks · $0.23
Berserk
10% of decks · $13.78
Deadly Rollick
9% of decks · $28.68
Dark Ritual
9% of decks · $7.19
Malakir Rebirth
9% of decks
Master's Rebuke
8% of decks · $0.23
Rakdos Charm
8% of decks · $0.39
Overprotect
8% of decks · $2.57
Collective Resistance
8% of decks · $2.43
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
8% of decks · $52.00
Self-Destruct
8% of decks · $0.31
Gaea's Gift
8% of decks · $0.97
Fight for the Throne
7% of decks · $0.33
Vampiric Tutor
7% of decks · $54.45
Pounce
7% of decks · $0.19
Terminate
7% of decks · $0.34
Back for More
6% of decks · $0.27
Unleash Fury
6% of decks · $0.42
Soul's Fire
6% of decks · $0.27
Entish Restoration
6% of decks · $2.79
Fall of the Hammer
6% of decks · $0.33
Strength of Will
6% of decks · $1.40
Windswift Slice
6% of decks · $0.43
Giantfall
5% of decks · $0.15
Tear Asunder
5% of decks · $0.33
Gift of the Viper
5% of decks · $0.29
Sorceries (43)
Farseek
56% of decks · $0.46
Blasphemous Act
53% of decks · $0.88
Kodama's Reach
46% of decks · $1.83
Rampant Growth
45% of decks · $1.25
Rishkar's Expertise
44% of decks · $5.48
Nature's Lore
40% of decks · $2.22
Stump Stomp
31% of decks
Prey Upon
30% of decks · $0.14
Three Visits
28% of decks · $5.54
Primal Might
28% of decks · $0.10
Bridgeworks Battle
21% of decks
Nibelheim Aflame
20% of decks · $3.72
Contest of Claws
19% of decks · $7.06
Savage Punch
17% of decks · $0.10
Rhino's Rampage
17% of decks · $0.30
Waltz of Rage
15% of decks · $0.30
Demonic Tutor
13% of decks · $69.17
Epic Fight
12% of decks · $0.35
Damnation
10% of decks · $21.01
Vandalblast
10% of decks · $1.70
Soul's Majesty
10% of decks · $2.43
Barroom Brawl
9% of decks · $0.21
Night's Whisper
9% of decks · $6.25
Seize the Day
8% of decks · $1.36
Full Throttle
8% of decks · $5.30
Decimate
8% of decks · $0.32
Jeska's Will
8% of decks · $41.42
Read the Bones
8% of decks · $0.29
Traverse the Outlands
7% of decks · $5.88
Ent's Fury
7% of decks · $0.15
Harmonize
7% of decks · $0.24
Skyshroud Claim
6% of decks · $1.08
Go for Blood
6% of decks · $0.28
Bala Ged Recovery
6% of decks
Longstalk Brawl
6% of decks · $0.22
Sign in Blood
6% of decks · $2.74
It's Clobberin' Time!
6% of decks · $0.32
Malamet Battle Glyph
6% of decks · $0.22
Last One Standing
6% of decks · $2.65
Painful Truths
5% of decks · $0.27
Nature's Way
5% of decks · $0.33
Hard-Hitting Question
5% of decks · $0.23
Reanimate
5% of decks · $10.11
Utility Artifacts (29)
Basilisk Collar
60% of decks · $3.74
Mage Slayer
39% of decks · $1.63
Shadowspear
33% of decks · $30.19
Fiendlash
30% of decks · $0.39
Power Fist
29% of decks · $12.87
Hunter's Bow
23% of decks · $0.31
Boxing Ring
22% of decks · $1.05
The Reaver Cleaver
20% of decks · $30.11
Lightning Greaves
19% of decks · $4.00
The Great Henge
13% of decks · $65.74
Two-Handed Axe
12% of decks
Champion's Helm
12% of decks · $3.08
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
12% of decks · $19.60
Loxodon Warhammer
11% of decks · $2.58
Genji Glove
10% of decks · $8.21
Mithril Coat
10% of decks · $29.34
Haunted Cloak
9% of decks · $0.35
Blazing Sunsteel
9% of decks · $11.39
Blackblade Reforged
8% of decks · $3.26
Embercleave
8% of decks · $9.80
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8% of decks · $4.05
Requiem Monolith
7% of decks · $0.32
Novel Nunchaku
6% of decks · $0.19
Sword of the Animist
6% of decks · $5.42
Buster Sword
6% of decks · $53.37
Dragonfire Blade
6% of decks · $1.97
Assault Suit
6% of decks · $0.37
Sword of Vengeance
5% of decks · $1.48
Hammer of Nazahn
5% of decks · $14.35
Mana Artifacts (12)
Sol Ring
84% of decks · $1.38
Arcane Signet
77% of decks · $0.49
Herd Heirloom
16% of decks · $4.34
Gruul Signet
14% of decks · $0.45
Talisman of Impulse
11% of decks · $0.40
Fellwar Stone
11% of decks
Talisman of Resilience
11% of decks · $0.47
Golgari Signet
11% of decks · $0.34
Commander's Sphere
11% of decks · $0.34
Chromatic Lantern
9% of decks
Talisman of Indulgence
9% of decks · $0.51
Rakdos Signet
9% of decks · $0.34
Enchantments (26)
Gimli's Reckless Might
52% of decks · $9.26
Rhythm of the Wild
49% of decks · $5.09
Garruk's Uprising
48% of decks · $0.57
Pain for All
43% of decks · $2.31
Rancor
38% of decks · $1.80
Bear Umbra
32% of decks · $13.71
Hunter's Talent
32% of decks · $0.35
Fight Rigging
27% of decks · $0.98
Colossal Majesty
20% of decks · $1.15
Unnatural Growth
20% of decks · $3.98
Phyrexian Arena
18% of decks · $4.26
Thickest in the Thicket
16% of decks · $0.33
Arni Slays the Troll
16% of decks · $0.28
Aggravated Assault
16% of decks · $36.65
Deathreap Ritual
12% of decks · $0.35
Eternal Thirst
9% of decks · $0.37
Gratuitous Violence
9% of decks · $0.40
Season of Growth
8% of decks · $0.27
Kaya's Ghostform
8% of decks · $1.73
Sylvan Library
7% of decks · $28.62
Black Market Connections
7% of decks · $10.47
Cartouche of Strength
7% of decks · $0.25
Vraska Joins Up
6% of decks · $1.00
Asceticism
6% of decks · $7.07
Fiery Emancipation
6% of decks · $13.60
Bitter Work
5% of decks · $0.27
Planeswalkers (2)
Domri, Anarch of Bolas
52% of decks · $0.95
Domri Rade
11% of decks · $1.02
Utility Lands (16)
Kessig Wolf Run
49% of decks
Bojuka Bog
32% of decks
Rogue's Passage
25% of decks
Arena
24% of decks
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21% of decks
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
20% of decks
Reliquary Tower
19% of decks
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15% of decks
Boseiju, Who Endures
15% of decks
Mosswort Bridge
14% of decks
Arena of Glory
12% of decks
Witch's Clinic
10% of decks
Command Beacon
9% of decks
Bonders' Enclave
8% of decks
Temple of the False God
7% of decks
Spinerock Knoll
6% of decks
Lands (50)
Forest
97% of decks
Mountain
96% of decks
Swamp
95% of decks
Command Tower
91% of decks
Savage Lands
58% of decks
Ziatora's Proving Ground
57% of decks
Cinder Glade
54% of decks
Exotic Orchard
51% of decks
Rootbound Crag
49% of decks
Stomping Ground
49% of decks
Woodland Cemetery
46% of decks
Overgrown Tomb
45% of decks
Smoldering Marsh
44% of decks
Rockfall Vale
42% of decks
Blood Crypt
41% of decks
Undergrowth Stadium
39% of decks
Spire Garden
38% of decks
Dragonskull Summit
38% of decks
Luxury Suite
33% of decks
Stump Stomp
31% of decks
Khalni Ambush
29% of decks
Wooded Foothills
29% of decks
Bloodstained Mire
27% of decks
Verdant Catacombs
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25% of decks
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23% of decks
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18% of decks
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