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Anax, Hardened in the Forge
Price tag $0.11

Legendary Enchantment CreatureDemigod

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2207 Current Rank
#2215 Last Week
#2000 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Anax, Hardened in the Forge.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Anax, Hardened in the Forge decks.

Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+9% Synergy $0.07
Pain for All Pain for All
+6% Synergy $0.62
Red Tiger Mechan Red Tiger Mechan
+6% Synergy $0.06
Full Bore Full Bore
+5% Synergy $0.06
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+3% Synergy $0.53

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Anax, Hardened in the Forge's abilities and overall game plan.

Rekindling Phoenix Rekindling Phoenix
+44% Synergy $0.40
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+41% Synergy $0.18
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+39% Synergy $0.41
Fling Fling
+36% Synergy $0.06
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+36% Synergy $0.11
Thermopod Thermopod
+36% Synergy $0.67
Blood Aspirant Blood Aspirant
+33% Synergy $0.05
Stalking Vengeance Stalking Vengeance
+33% Synergy $0.19
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+33% Synergy $0.36
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+32% Synergy $0.55

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Anax, Hardened in the Forge decks.

Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+31% Synergy $0.26
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+30% Synergy $1.72
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+27% Synergy $2.67
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+27% Synergy $2.83
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+24% Synergy $4.87
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.25
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.08
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.10
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.50
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-9% Synergy $1.85

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Gamble Gamble
-16% Synergy $10.63
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-18% Synergy $25.52
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-18% Synergy $50.95

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Anax, Hardened in the Forge's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Flamewake Phoenix Flamewake Phoenix
+30% Synergy $0.13
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+28% Synergy $1.19
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+28% Synergy $0.20
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+28% Synergy $0.20
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+27% Synergy $0.19
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+26% Synergy $0.14
Ingot Chewer Ingot Chewer
+26% Synergy $0.15
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+25% Synergy $0.37
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+22% Synergy $0.09
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+21% Synergy $0.38
Bogardan Dragonheart Bogardan Dragonheart
+21% Synergy $0.07
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+20% Synergy $21.82
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+20% Synergy $0.27
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+19% Synergy $2.44
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+18% Synergy $0.71
Hellrider Hellrider
+18% Synergy $0.96
Thunderblust Thunderblust
+16% Synergy $0.50
Dreamshaper Shaman Dreamshaper Shaman
+16% Synergy $0.07
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+15% Synergy $1.00
Redcap Gutter-Dweller Redcap Gutter-Dweller
+15% Synergy $0.12
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+15% Synergy $0.18
Harried Spearguard Harried Spearguard
+15% Synergy $0.04
Rage Thrower Rage Thrower
+15% Synergy $0.08
Anger Anger
+14% Synergy $1.79
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+12% Synergy $0.23
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+12% Synergy $2.53
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+11% Synergy $1.24
Mogg Mob Mogg Mob
+11% Synergy $0.09
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+10% Synergy $7.93
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+10% Synergy $0.25
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+10% Synergy $1.12
Scorched Rusalka Scorched Rusalka
+10% Synergy $0.02
Warbeast of Gorgoroth Warbeast of Gorgoroth
+10% Synergy $0.06
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+9% Synergy $0.24
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+9% Synergy $0.65
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+9% Synergy $3.24
Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+9% Synergy $0.33
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+8% Synergy $0.92
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+8% Synergy $3.20
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+8% Synergy $0.21
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+8% Synergy $0.28
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+7% Synergy $0.15
Goblin Cratermaker Goblin Cratermaker
+7% Synergy $0.15
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+7% Synergy $0.23
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+6% Synergy $0.18
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+4% Synergy $0.54
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+2% Synergy $3.56
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+1% Synergy $0.52
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
0% Synergy $0.11
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-4% Synergy $20.81

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Anax, Hardened in the Forge safe.

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+27% Synergy $0.49
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+10% Synergy $0.37
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+8% Synergy $3.54
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+8% Synergy $1.05
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+8% Synergy $0.37
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+7% Synergy $1.38
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+7% Synergy $0.18
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+6% Synergy $0.34
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+6% Synergy $0.11
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+5% Synergy $0.15
Transforming Flourish Transforming Flourish
+5% Synergy $0.20
Gnawing Crescendo Gnawing Crescendo
+5% Synergy $0.05
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
0% Synergy $0.31
Shock Shock
0% Synergy $0.72
Siege Smash Siege Smash
0% Synergy $0.10
Bulk Up Bulk Up
0% Synergy $0.26
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
-2% Synergy $1.70
Big Score Big Score
-6% Synergy $0.70
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-7% Synergy $1.00
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-7% Synergy $1.47
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-8% Synergy $11.04
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-11% Synergy $9.06
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-12% Synergy $1.06
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-14% Synergy $4.99
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-15% Synergy $8.90
Seething Song Seething Song
-16% Synergy $5.85

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Anax, Hardened in the Forge's game plan and control the board.

Mob Rule Mob Rule
+27% Synergy $1.05
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+22% Synergy $0.06
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+20% Synergy $0.23
Thud Thud
+17% Synergy $0.29
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+14% Synergy $10.45
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+13% Synergy $0.04
Hijack Hijack
+12% Synergy $0.07
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+11% Synergy $0.15
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+9% Synergy $0.14
Insurrection Insurrection
+8% Synergy $7.10
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+8% Synergy $0.17
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+8% Synergy $0.44
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+8% Synergy $0.28
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+8% Synergy $0.09
Wrangle Wrangle
+8% Synergy $0.13
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+7% Synergy $4.02
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+7% Synergy $0.10
Goatnap Goatnap
+7% Synergy $0.04
Price of Loyalty Price of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.08
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.25
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+6% Synergy $0.20
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+6% Synergy $0.10
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+6% Synergy $0.17
Portent of Betrayal Portent of Betrayal
+6% Synergy $0.03
Shackles of Treachery Shackles of Treachery
+6% Synergy $0.04
Hellion Eruption Hellion Eruption
+6% Synergy $0.20
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+5% Synergy $5.41
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+5% Synergy $0.15
Descent of the Dragons Descent of the Dragons
+5% Synergy $3.11
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+4% Synergy $0.05
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+4% Synergy $0.37
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+4% Synergy $0.16
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+1% Synergy $0.53
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
0% Synergy $0.14
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-1% Synergy $1.00
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-1% Synergy $1.25
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.46
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-4% Synergy $0.38
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-9% Synergy $1.99
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-12% Synergy $0.28
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-13% Synergy $3.74

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Culling Dais Culling Dais
+31% Synergy $0.18
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+23% Synergy $8.10
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+16% Synergy $1.64
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+16% Synergy $0.66
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+10% Synergy $1.84
Embercleave Embercleave
+9% Synergy $8.62
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+8% Synergy $0.86
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+7% Synergy $1.88
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+7% Synergy $2.07
The Masamune The Masamune
+7% Synergy $0.91
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+6% Synergy $0.28
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+6% Synergy $57.97
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+5% Synergy $0.16
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+4% Synergy $0.47
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
-1% Synergy $1.64
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-2% Synergy $10.13
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.26
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-7% Synergy $4.59
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-16% Synergy $7.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-23% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Anax, Hardened in the Forge's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Furious Rise Furious Rise
+20% Synergy $0.04
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+19% Synergy $0.45
Barrage of Expendables Barrage of Expendables
+18% Synergy $0.17
Thunderous Might Thunderous Might
+16% Synergy $0.13
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+15% Synergy $4.41
Ferocity of the Wilds Ferocity of the Wilds
+15% Synergy $0.12
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+15% Synergy $0.11
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+13% Synergy $0.36
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+11% Synergy $0.73
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+10% Synergy $0.80
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+10% Synergy $0.34
City on Fire City on Fire
+8% Synergy $7.34
Tooth and Claw Tooth and Claw
+7% Synergy $0.11
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+6% Synergy $0.34
Betrothed of Fire Betrothed of Fire
+6% Synergy $0.21
Hazoret's Favor Hazoret's Favor
+6% Synergy $0.10
Might Makes Right Might Makes Right
+6% Synergy $0.17
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
+5% Synergy $0.12
Cavalcade of Calamity Cavalcade of Calamity
+5% Synergy $0.16
Connecting the Dots Connecting the Dots
+5% Synergy $0.12
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+5% Synergy $2.28
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+4% Synergy $0.61
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+4% Synergy $0.07
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+4% Synergy $0.58
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+4% Synergy $0.12
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+3% Synergy $0.42
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+2% Synergy $0.20
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+2% Synergy $5.82
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+2% Synergy $3.83
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+1% Synergy $9.69
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+1% Synergy $5.59
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
0% Synergy $0.74
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
-1% Synergy $0.94
Powerbalance Powerbalance
-2% Synergy $0.27
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
-3% Synergy $0.73
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-17% Synergy $6.83

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Anax, Hardened in the Forge to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+10% Synergy $0.33
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
0% Synergy $4.03

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+26% Synergy $0.31
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+17% Synergy $0.21
High Market High Market
+17% Synergy $1.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.32
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+10% Synergy $0.49
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+6% Synergy $0.18
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $35.89
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.40
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $4.78
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+4% Synergy $0.14
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+3% Synergy $0.49
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+2% Synergy $0.20
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+2% Synergy $0.07
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+1% Synergy $1.00
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.15
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+1% Synergy $0.12
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $2.85
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-2% Synergy $1.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.59
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-5% Synergy $15.66
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-10% Synergy $9.32

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+38% Synergy $0.12
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+26% Synergy $0.23
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+15% Synergy $4.92
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.27
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+4% Synergy $3.60
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+3% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
-1% Synergy $4.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.21
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-2% Synergy $1.28
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $20.12
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-7% Synergy $1.81
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $1.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy $1.24

Lands

The mana base foundation for Anax, Hardened in the Forge decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+27% Synergy $0.49
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.21
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+8% Synergy $0.17
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+5% Synergy $3.47
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.55
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.06
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-1% Synergy $1.00
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.63
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-8% Synergy $11.04

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