Anax, Hardened in the Forge (Commander) - Core

Anax, Hardened in the Forge
Rank #2,109
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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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6%synergy
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2%synergy
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12%synergy
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11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
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7%synergy
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8%synergy
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6%synergy
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10%synergy
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8%synergy
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9%synergy
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25%synergy
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1%synergy
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9%synergy
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8%synergy
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-6%synergy
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16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
16%synergy
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-20%synergy
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-2%synergy
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0%synergy
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6%synergy
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11%synergy
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10%synergy
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-9%synergy
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3%synergy
Opera Love Song
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7%synergy
Electric Revelation
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6%synergy
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1%synergy
Siege Smash
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2%synergy
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7%synergy
Bulk Up
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-1%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
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5%synergy
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-24%synergy
Infuriate
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3%synergy
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-13%synergy
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Act of Treason
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30%synergy
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28%synergy
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-25%synergy
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24%synergy
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22%synergy
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10%synergy
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13%synergy
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13%synergy
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11%synergy
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10%synergy
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7%synergy
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0%synergy
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10%synergy
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9%synergy
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1%synergy
Price of Loyalty
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9%synergy
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1%synergy
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9%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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0%synergy
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7%synergy
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
Threaten
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7%synergy
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7%synergy
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7%synergy
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7%synergy
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Skullclamp
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15%synergy
Culling Dais
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
30%synergy
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12%synergy
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18%synergy
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11%synergy
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-36%synergy
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0%synergy
Endless Atlas
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7%synergy
Embercleave
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8%synergy
Chainsaw
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8%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Twin Blades
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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-31%synergy
Grafted Wargear
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Oven
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Spawning Pit
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7%synergy
Crystal Slipper
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7%synergy
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5%synergy
Infantry Shield
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
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6%synergy
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0%synergy
Symmetry Matrix
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5%synergy
Altar of Dementia
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5%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
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3%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
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-4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
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3%synergy
Melded Moxite
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4%synergy
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Count on Luck
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27%synergy
Furious Rise
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Makeshift Munitions
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Mechanized Warfare
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Warstorm Surge
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10%synergy
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18%synergy
Ferocity of the Wilds
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17%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
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9%synergy
Thunderous Might
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Sticky Fingers
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Raid Bombardment
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8%synergy
Tooth and Claw
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Fated Firepower
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8%synergy
City on Fire
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-2%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
The Akroan War
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Claws of Valakut
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Opulence
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Shared Animosity
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Connecting the Dots
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Bitter Reunion
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Vicious Shadows
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Street Urchin
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
The Legend of Roku
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Hazoret's Favor
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Tavern Brawler
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Brazen Cannonade
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Betrothed of Fire
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Weaponize the Monsters
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of Combustion
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Oriflamme
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5%synergy
Court of Embereth
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Exploration
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Rage Reflection
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Pain for All
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Koth, Fire of Resistance
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Embereth
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20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Forgotten Cave
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
6%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Dwarven Mine
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
1%synergy
High Market
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Mines of Moria
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-15%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Kher Keep
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Smoldering Crater
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Kavaron, Memorial World
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
-17%synergy
Sol Ring
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
-42%synergy
Altar of the Pantheon
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
40%synergy
Fire Diamond
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Heraldic Banner
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Nyx Lotus
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Caged Sun
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion83 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
0%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Demolition Field
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-13%synergy