Anax, Hardened in the Forge (Commander) - Core

Anax, Hardened in the Forge
Rank #2,120
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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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10%synergy
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Furious Rise
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9%synergy
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10%synergy
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9%synergy
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10%synergy
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9%synergy
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5%synergy
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8%synergy
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7%synergy
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8%synergy
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5%synergy
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7%synergy
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
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2%synergy
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1%synergy
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3%synergy
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-3%synergy
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21%synergy
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10%synergy
War Room
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-8%synergy
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5%synergy
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8%synergy
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13%synergy
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-7%synergy
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7%synergy
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4%synergy
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1%synergy
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0%synergy
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1%synergy
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3%synergy
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Arcane Signet
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Sol Ring
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38%synergy
Fire Diamond
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13%synergy
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28%synergy
Mind Stone
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-1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
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-1%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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2%synergy
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0%synergy
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-6%synergy
Prismatic Lens
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4%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
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0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
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3%synergy
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11%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
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26%synergy
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0%synergy
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9%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
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5%synergy
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-5%synergy
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-13%synergy