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Anax, Hardened in the Forge
Price tag $0.07

Legendary Enchantment CreatureDemigod

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2183 Current Rank
#2475 Last Week
#2027 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.

Heroes' Hangout Heroes' Hangout
+4% Synergy $0.14
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+4% Synergy $0.89
Wisecrack Wisecrack
+2% Synergy $0.13
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
0% Synergy $0.17

High Synergy Cards

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

Rekindling Phoenix Rekindling Phoenix
+42% Synergy $0.75
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+41% Synergy $0.15
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+38% Synergy $0.32
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+35% Synergy $0.09
Fling Fling
+35% Synergy $0.07
Thermopod Thermopod
+34% Synergy $0.51
Stalking Vengeance Stalking Vengeance
+34% Synergy $0.17
Blood Aspirant Blood Aspirant
+33% Synergy $0.07
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+31% Synergy $0.67
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+31% Synergy $0.48

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 $0.24
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+28% Synergy $1.76
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+26% Synergy $3.14
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+25% Synergy $3.79
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+22% Synergy $3.92
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.26
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy $0.12
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.12
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-8% Synergy $0.50
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $1.83

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
-15% Synergy $11.61
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-19% Synergy $28.63

Creatures

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

Flamewake Phoenix Flamewake Phoenix
+28% Synergy $0.11
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+27% Synergy $0.18
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+27% Synergy $1.24
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+26% Synergy $0.19
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+26% Synergy $0.23
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+25% Synergy $0.17
Ingot Chewer Ingot Chewer
+25% Synergy $0.14
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+23% Synergy $0.28
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+22% Synergy $0.09
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+22% Synergy $0.36
Bogardan Dragonheart Bogardan Dragonheart
+21% Synergy $0.04
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+19% Synergy $21.71
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+18% Synergy $1.98
Thunderblust Thunderblust
+18% Synergy $0.51
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+17% Synergy $0.70
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+17% Synergy $0.27
Hellrider Hellrider
+17% Synergy $0.53
Redcap Gutter-Dweller Redcap Gutter-Dweller
+16% Synergy $0.12
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+16% Synergy $0.14
Dreamshaper Shaman Dreamshaper Shaman
+16% Synergy $0.09
Rage Thrower Rage Thrower
+15% Synergy $0.08
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+14% Synergy $0.75
Harried Spearguard Harried Spearguard
+14% Synergy $0.07
Anger Anger
+13% Synergy $1.45
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+12% Synergy $0.26
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+11% Synergy $2.71
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+10% Synergy $0.20
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+10% Synergy $0.29
Mogg Mob Mogg Mob
+10% Synergy $0.08
Scorched Rusalka Scorched Rusalka
+10% Synergy $0.04
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+9% Synergy $3.38
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+9% Synergy $1.25
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+9% Synergy $1.27
Warbeast of Gorgoroth Warbeast of Gorgoroth
+9% Synergy $0.05
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+8% Synergy $2.97
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+8% Synergy $0.70
Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+8% Synergy $0.26
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+7% Synergy $0.99
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+7% Synergy $0.12
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+7% Synergy $0.06
Goblin Cratermaker Goblin Cratermaker
+7% Synergy $0.11
Goldhound Goldhound
+7% Synergy $0.10
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+6% Synergy $0.20
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+6% Synergy $0.15
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+5% Synergy $3.71
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+3% Synergy $0.70
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+2% Synergy $1.28
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+1% Synergy $3.38
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+1% Synergy $0.44
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+1% Synergy $0.12

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
+26% Synergy $0.45
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+11% Synergy $0.39
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+8% Synergy $0.33
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+7% Synergy $4.21
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+7% Synergy $1.18
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+7% Synergy $1.30
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+7% Synergy $0.16
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+6% Synergy $0.27
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+6% Synergy $0.15
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+6% Synergy $0.13
Gnawing Crescendo Gnawing Crescendo
+5% Synergy $0.06
Shock Shock
+1% Synergy $0.05
Bulk Up Bulk Up
0% Synergy $0.34
Siege Smash Siege Smash
0% Synergy $0.07
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
-1% Synergy $0.28
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
-3% Synergy $1.39
Big Score Big Score
-7% Synergy $0.69
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-7% Synergy $1.53
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-8% Synergy $1.33
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-8% Synergy $11.42
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-11% Synergy $1.01
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-11% Synergy $9.52
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-15% Synergy $4.14
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-15% Synergy $9.63
Seething Song Seething Song
-17% Synergy $6.37
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-20% Synergy $52.81

Sorceries

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

Mob Rule Mob Rule
+26% Synergy $2.64
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+22% Synergy $0.07
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+19% Synergy $0.20
Thud Thud
+17% Synergy $0.29
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+13% Synergy $0.09
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+12% Synergy $14.90
Hijack Hijack
+12% Synergy $0.03
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+10% Synergy $0.10
Insurrection Insurrection
+9% Synergy $6.47
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+9% Synergy $0.09
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+9% Synergy $0.23
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+8% Synergy $0.51
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+8% Synergy $0.23
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+7% Synergy $0.23
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+7% Synergy $0.10
Wrangle Wrangle
+7% Synergy $0.12
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+7% Synergy $0.21
Hellion Eruption Hellion Eruption
+7% Synergy $0.17
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+6% Synergy $2.51
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+6% Synergy $0.13
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+6% Synergy $0.12
Goatnap Goatnap
+6% Synergy $0.03
Price of Loyalty Price of Loyalty
+6% Synergy $0.07
Portent of Betrayal Portent of Betrayal
+6% Synergy $0.03
Shackles of Treachery Shackles of Treachery
+6% Synergy $0.03
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+5% Synergy $0.19
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+5% Synergy $0.08
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+5% Synergy $0.13
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+5% Synergy $0.19
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+4% Synergy $0.41
Descent of the Dragons Descent of the Dragons
+4% Synergy $3.15
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+3% Synergy $5.29
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+2% Synergy $0.47
Suplex Suplex
+2% Synergy $0.11
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+1% Synergy $0.16
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-1% Synergy $0.93
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-1% Synergy $1.34
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.61
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-4% Synergy $0.38
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-11% Synergy $1.86
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-12% Synergy $0.23
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-13% Synergy $4.78

Utility Artifacts

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

Culling Dais Culling Dais
+28% Synergy $0.19
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+23% Synergy $9.12
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+16% Synergy $1.43
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+15% Synergy $0.58
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+9% Synergy $1.47
Embercleave Embercleave
+8% Synergy $7.91
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+8% Synergy $0.48
The Masamune The Masamune
+8% Synergy $1.26
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+7% Synergy $2.26
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+6% Synergy $2.26
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+5% Synergy $59.53
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+5% Synergy $0.29
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+5% Synergy $0.17
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+4% Synergy $0.47
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+1% Synergy $0.84
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
-1% Synergy $2.20
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
-2% Synergy $0.37
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.21
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-7% Synergy $6.23
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-18% Synergy $7.68
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-23% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

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

Furious Rise Furious Rise
+19% Synergy $0.04
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+18% Synergy $0.44
Barrage of Expendables Barrage of Expendables
+18% Synergy $0.18
Thunderous Might Thunderous Might
+16% Synergy $0.12
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+14% Synergy $3.04
Ferocity of the Wilds Ferocity of the Wilds
+14% Synergy $0.13
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+14% Synergy $0.11
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+13% Synergy $0.34
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+10% Synergy $0.77
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+10% Synergy $0.73
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+10% Synergy $0.32
City on Fire City on Fire
+8% Synergy $8.08
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+7% Synergy $0.33
Tooth and Claw Tooth and Claw
+7% Synergy $0.12
Hazoret's Favor Hazoret's Favor
+7% Synergy $0.10
Betrothed of Fire Betrothed of Fire
+7% Synergy $0.18
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+6% Synergy $2.24
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
+5% Synergy $0.13
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+5% Synergy $0.55
Cavalcade of Calamity Cavalcade of Calamity
+5% Synergy $0.16
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+5% Synergy $0.08
Might Makes Right Might Makes Right
+5% Synergy $0.12
Connecting the Dots Connecting the Dots
+4% Synergy $0.13
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+3% Synergy $0.43
Pain for All Pain for All
+3% Synergy $0.62
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+3% Synergy $0.08
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+3% Synergy $0.54
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+2% Synergy $4.09
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+2% Synergy $5.12
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+1% Synergy $0.23
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+1% Synergy $5.67
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
0% Synergy $10.71
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
0% Synergy $0.77
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
-1% Synergy $0.95
Powerbalance Powerbalance
-1% Synergy $0.29
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
-2% Synergy $0.69
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-16% Synergy $6.68

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 $0.30
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+2% Synergy $1.63
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+1% Synergy $4.00

Utility Lands

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

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+25% Synergy $0.32
High Market High Market
+17% Synergy $1.15
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+16% Synergy $0.17
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.31
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+8% Synergy $0.39
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+6% Synergy $0.15
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.39
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $39.21
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+4% Synergy $0.10
Fountainport Fountainport
+4% Synergy $3.33
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+3% Synergy $0.66
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+2% Synergy $0.17
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+2% Synergy $0.10
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+2% Synergy $0.10
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
0% Synergy $1.07
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $3.03
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-2% Synergy $1.00
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $1.99
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-7% Synergy $17.39
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-9% Synergy $8.42
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-9% Synergy $0.29

Mana Artifacts

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

Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+38% Synergy $0.15
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+25% Synergy $0.27
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+14% Synergy $5.28
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.23
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+4% Synergy $0.22
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+4% Synergy $3.55
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
-1% Synergy $3.64
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.13
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-2% Synergy $1.22
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $23.37
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-7% Synergy $2.08
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.49
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $1.05
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-27% Synergy $1.46

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
+26% Synergy $0.45
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.16
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+8% Synergy $0.23
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+5% Synergy $4.07
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.52
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.05
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-1% Synergy $0.93
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.59
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-8% Synergy $11.42

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