Anax, Hardened in the Forge (Commander) - Core

Anax, Hardened in the Forge
Rank #2,099
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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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12%synergy
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9%synergy
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8%synergy
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16%synergy
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2%synergy
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7%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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7%synergy
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Skullclamp
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14%synergy
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29%synergy
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12%synergy
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18%synergy
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13%synergy
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7%synergy
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8%synergy
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10%synergy
Chainsaw
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8%synergy
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-31%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
Symmetry Matrix
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6%synergy
Crystal Slipper
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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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6%synergy
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3%synergy
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0%synergy
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5%synergy
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-4%synergy
Enchantments
Furious Rise
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25%synergy
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20%synergy
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18%synergy
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10%synergy
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12%synergy
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17%synergy
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16%synergy
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9%synergy
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15%synergy
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8%synergy
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6%synergy
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-2%synergy
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10%synergy
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11%synergy
Shared Animosity
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1%synergy
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11%synergy
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9%synergy
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2%synergy
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1%synergy
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6%synergy
Street Urchin
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9%synergy
Brazen Cannonade
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8%synergy
Bitter Reunion
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6%synergy
Vicious Shadows
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7%synergy
Tavern Brawler
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5%synergy
Hazoret's Favor
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8%synergy
Betrothed of Fire
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Fated Firepower
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2%synergy
Rage Reflection
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
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4%synergy
Leyline of Combustion
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5%synergy
Court of Embereth
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5%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
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4%synergy
Shivan Harvest
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Exploration
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Pain for All
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2%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Etali's Favor
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Weaponize the Monsters
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
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5%synergy
Planeswalkers
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3%synergy
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9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
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Castle Embereth
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20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Forgotten Cave
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7%synergy
War Room
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-10%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
Bonders' Enclave
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Mines of Moria
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-16%synergy
Smoldering Crater
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Kher Keep
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Kavaron, Memorial World
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4%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
-17%synergy
Sol Ring
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-41%synergy
Altar of the Pantheon
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
42%synergy
Fire Diamond
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Heraldic Banner
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Mirror
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-2%synergy
Nyx Lotus
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-8%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
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Demolition Field
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy