Ma Chao, Western Warrior
Horsemanship (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with horsemanship.) Whenever Ma Chao attacks alone, it can't be blocked this combat.
How Ma Chao decks play in EDH
Ma Chao, Western Warrior is a mono-red commander costing 3RR, and its legendary creature - human soldier warrior line shapes the whole deck around it. The card rewards attacking, so the deck is built to keep creatures pointed at opponents rather than sitting back. Built-in evasion means damage gets through reliably, so effects that scale that damage are worth more than extra bodies. The cards below are the ones Ma Chao, Western Warrior decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
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Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Ma Chao, Western Warrior decklist with a written strategy, a full mana base and live prices — from the whole card pool, or only from cards you already own.
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What colours can I use in a Ma Chao, Western Warrior deck?
Ma Chao, Western Warrior has a mono-red colour identity, so every card in the deck must be red or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Ma Chao, Western Warrior?
The cards played most often in Ma Chao, Western Warrior decks include Lu Bu, Master-at-Arms, Cathedral of War, Eldrazi Conscription. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.
How much does a Ma Chao, Western Warrior deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $156 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.
Can I build a Ma Chao, Western Warrior deck from cards I already own?
Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.