Anax, Hardened in the Forge (Commander)

Anax, Hardened in the Forge
Rank #2,109
362decks
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Brian Cain
Nov 10, 2025
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral Commander Deck Tech
Wanna grow your army through hard work and LOTS of sacrifice? This Zhao, Ruthless Admiral Commander deck might be right for you.
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42%synergy
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39%synergy
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39%synergy
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35%synergy
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35%synergy
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34%synergy
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34%synergy
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33%synergy
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41%inclusion148 decks362 decks
32%synergy
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35%inclusion126 decks362 decks
31%synergy
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Impact Tremors
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29%synergy
Chaos Warp
52%inclusion188 decks362 decks
-10%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
48%inclusion172 decks362 decks
24%synergy
Abrade
41%inclusion149 decks362 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion148 decks362 decks
-12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
40%inclusion145 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
40%inclusion145 decks362 decks
24%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
39%inclusion141 decks362 decks
17%synergy
Outpost Siege
38%inclusion137 decks362 decks
30%synergy
Skullclamp
38%inclusion136 decks362 decks
21%synergy
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Jeska's Will
16%inclusion59 decks362 decks
-20%synergy
Gamble
6.9%inclusion25 decks362 decks
-15%synergy
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Impulsive Pilferer
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26%synergy
Defiler of Instinct
31%inclusion112 decks362 decks
24%synergy
Archetype of Aggression
30%inclusion109 decks362 decks
25%synergy
Captivating Crew
28%inclusion103 decks362 decks
28%synergy
Burnished Hart
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22%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
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16%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
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17%synergy
Flamewake Phoenix
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27%synergy
Gut, True Soul Zealot
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25%synergy
Ingot Chewer
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26%synergy
Anger
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13%synergy
Spiteful Prankster
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24%synergy
Enduring Courage
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18%synergy
Bogardan Dragonheart
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23%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
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6%synergy
Ball Lightning
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22%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
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-2%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
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16%synergy
Hellrider
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16%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
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10%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
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12%synergy
Phoenix Chick
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16%synergy
Redcap Gutter-Dweller
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15%synergy
Dreamshaper Shaman
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16%synergy
Goblin Chainwhirler
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9%synergy
Thunderblust
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16%synergy
Iron Myr
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2%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
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6%synergy
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
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11%synergy
Agate Instigator
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9%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
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9%synergy
Rage Thrower
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14%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
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8%synergy
Harried Spearguard
14%inclusion50 decks362 decks
14%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
14%inclusion49 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Molten Primordial
12%inclusion44 decks362 decks
9%synergy
Humble Defector
12%inclusion42 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Mogg War Marshal
11%inclusion40 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Mogg Mob
11%inclusion36 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
11%inclusion39 decks362 decks
9%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
11%inclusion21 decks198 decks
4%synergy
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
11%inclusion17 decks161 decks
3%synergy
Tectonic Giant
10%inclusion38 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Goldhound
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7%synergy
Scorched Rusalka
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9%synergy
Goblin Cratermaker
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6%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
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4%synergy
Firbolg Flutist
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7%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
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0%synergy
Detective's Phoenix
8.1%inclusion27 decks333 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Kazuul's Fury
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25%synergy
Demand Answers
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4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
24%inclusion87 decks362 decks
-13%synergy
Bolt Bend
22%inclusion80 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Battle Hymn
22%inclusion78 decks362 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
21%inclusion75 decks362 decks
-8%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
19%inclusion70 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
14%inclusion51 decks362 decks
-9%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
12%inclusion45 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion41 decks362 decks
-19%synergy
Shock
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4%synergy
Grab the Reins
11%inclusion39 decks362 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
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-8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion28 decks286 decks
-18%synergy
Return the Favor
9.4%inclusion33 decks351 decks
-10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
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-13%synergy
Act of Aggression
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8%synergy
Soul's Fire
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6%synergy
Bulk Up
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1%synergy
Unleash Fury
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-1%synergy
Lightning Strike
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2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
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-20%synergy
Word of Seizing
6.6%inclusion24 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Siege Smash
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0%synergy
Gnawing Crescendo
5.5%inclusion20 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
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-11%synergy
Mob Rule
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26%synergy
Vandalblast
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-14%synergy
Act of Treason
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23%synergy
Chain Reaction
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11%synergy
Mass Mutiny
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20%synergy
Mana Geyser
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-12%synergy
Tormenting Voice
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7%synergy
Thud
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17%synergy
Light Up the Stage
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5%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
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10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
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5%synergy
Hijack
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13%synergy
Insurrection
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11%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
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13%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
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2%synergy
Claim the Firstborn
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9%synergy
Kari Zev's Expertise
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7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
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-3%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
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9%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
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7%synergy
Harness by Force
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8%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
8.6%inclusion31 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
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4%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.3%inclusion30 decks362 decks
-4%synergy
Traitorous Blood
8.3%inclusion30 decks362 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Plunge
7.7%inclusion28 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Wrangle
7.7%inclusion28 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Furnace Reins
7.7%inclusion28 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Rob the Archives
7.7%inclusion28 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Portent of Betrayal
7.5%inclusion27 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Goatnap
7.5%inclusion27 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Traitorous Greed
7.5%inclusion27 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
6.9%inclusion25 decks362 decks
-1%synergy
Price of Loyalty
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7%synergy
Shackles of Treachery
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6%synergy
Hellion Eruption
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6%synergy
Reckless Impulse
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-2%synergy
Suplex
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2%synergy
Waltz of Rage
5.3%inclusion15 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
33%inclusion121 decks362 decks
-21%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
30%inclusion109 decks362 decks
14%synergy
Culling Dais
28%inclusion101 decks362 decks
27%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
27%inclusion99 decks362 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion78 decks362 decks
-18%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
21%inclusion75 decks362 decks
13%synergy
The Fire Crystal
14%inclusion22 decks155 decks
-9%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion46 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion45 decks362 decks
-3%synergy
Endless Atlas
12%inclusion42 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Chainsaw
11%inclusion37 decks323 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion38 decks362 decks
-23%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
10%inclusion36 decks362 decks
8%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
9.1%inclusion33 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.6%inclusion31 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Spawning Pit
7.5%inclusion27 decks362 decks
7%synergy
The Masamune
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Mimic Vat
7.2%inclusion26 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Twin Blades
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
5.5%inclusion20 decks362 decks
-2%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
5.5%inclusion20 decks362 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Warfare
23%inclusion84 decks362 decks
16%synergy
City on Fire
22%inclusion79 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Warstorm Surge
22%inclusion78 decks362 decks
13%synergy
Count on Luck
21%inclusion49 decks232 decks
13%synergy
Furious Rise
20%inclusion71 decks362 decks
18%synergy
Barrage of Expendables
17%inclusion61 decks362 decks
16%synergy
Thunderous Might
17%inclusion60 decks362 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
16%inclusion57 decks362 decks
-1%synergy
Makeshift Munitions
16%inclusion57 decks362 decks
15%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
15%inclusion53 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Ferocity of the Wilds
14%inclusion49 decks362 decks
12%synergy
Raid Bombardment
12%inclusion43 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
12%inclusion42 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Claws of Valakut
11%inclusion39 decks362 decks
8%synergy
Brazen Cannonade
10%inclusion37 decks362 decks
9%synergy
Sticky Fingers
10%inclusion36 decks362 decks
2%synergy
The Akroan War
10%inclusion35 decks362 decks
9%synergy
Shared Animosity
9.1%inclusion33 decks362 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Moon
8.6%inclusion31 decks362 decks
-14%synergy
Bitter Reunion
7.7%inclusion28 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Tooth and Claw
7.5%inclusion27 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Vicious Shadows
7.2%inclusion26 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Furnace of Rath
6.9%inclusion25 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.9%inclusion25 decks362 decks
-3%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
6.9%inclusion25 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Betrothed of Fire
6.9%inclusion25 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Powerbalance
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Exploration
6.1%inclusion22 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
6.1%inclusion22 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Etali's Favor
6.1%inclusion22 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Tavern Brawler
6.1%inclusion22 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
5.5%inclusion20 decks362 decks
-2%synergy
Dragon Mantle
5.2%inclusion19 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Koth, Fire of Resistance
19%inclusion69 decks362 decks
9%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
14%inclusion49 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Embereth
41%inclusion149 decks362 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion118 decks362 decks
9%synergy
War Room
27%inclusion99 decks362 decks
-2%synergy
Dwarven Mine
26%inclusion95 decks362 decks
16%synergy
Forgotten Cave
24%inclusion87 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion80 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
16%inclusion58 decks362 decks
-7%synergy
High Market
16%inclusion57 decks362 decks
15%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
15%inclusion55 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
12%inclusion43 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion35 decks333 decks
-9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion38 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Mines of Moria
10%inclusion38 decks362 decks
-1%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
9.4%inclusion34 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion31 decks362 decks
0%synergy
Kher Keep
7.7%inclusion28 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Smoldering Crater
7.5%inclusion27 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.4%inclusion23 decks362 decks
-5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.5%inclusion20 decks362 decks
-3%synergy
Fountainport
5.4%inclusion17 decks312 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
59%inclusion212 decks362 decks
-26%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion189 decks362 decks
-9%synergy
Altar of the Pantheon
39%inclusion140 decks362 decks
38%synergy
Fire Diamond
36%inclusion131 decks362 decks
11%synergy
Heraldic Banner
35%inclusion127 decks362 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion116 decks362 decks
-2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
20%inclusion71 decks362 decks
-3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
17%inclusion61 decks362 decks
13%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
13%inclusion46 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Caged Sun
12%inclusion45 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.4%inclusion34 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.6%inclusion31 decks362 decks
-6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.7%inclusion28 decks362 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.9%inclusion25 decks362 decks
-10%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
5.5%inclusion20 decks362 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion348 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion128 decks362 decks
10%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
29%inclusion106 decks362 decks
25%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion38 decks362 decks
-8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.3%inclusion31 decks335 decks
-3%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
8.8%inclusion32 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
8.8%inclusion32 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.3%inclusion21 decks333 decks
-6%synergy