I used to play Maarika at one point and the deck was about fight mechanics, Last Laugh and similar effects, I played Blazing Sunsteel and Fiendlash in it as key pieces. Unfortunately, the deck didn't play as well as I hoped, so I switched it to Indoraptor I pulled from a pack.
Yeah she is mostly built as a fight style commander according to EDH rec I guess that gives her a more control style game plan..? I just thought running equipment just allows for beat down on a very nice body that then also slows your opponents progress. Which helps the game plan even more. Maybe the sweet spot is in between?
I love Maarika, but I play her with arena and fight themed cards like its a UFC match. Waiting for Universes Within to be printed sucks though, still waiting for a UW Lara Croft -.-
