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Anax, Hardened in the Forge
Price tag $0.08

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

#2110 Current Rank
#2180 Last Week
#1952 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 $0.13
Full Bore Full Bore
+8% Synergy $0.26
Sabin, Master Monk Sabin, Master Monk
+8% Synergy $0.22
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+6% Synergy $5.70
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+6% Synergy $4.39

High Synergy Cards

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

Rekindling Phoenix Rekindling Phoenix
+43% Synergy $0.35
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+40% Synergy $0.18
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+38% Synergy $0.36
Fling Fling
+36% Synergy $0.08
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+36% Synergy $0.15
Thermopod Thermopod
+35% Synergy $0.73
Stalking Vengeance Stalking Vengeance
+33% Synergy $0.19
Blood Aspirant Blood Aspirant
+33% Synergy $0.04
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+32% Synergy $0.62
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+32% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+31% Synergy $0.49
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+30% Synergy $1.93
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+26% Synergy $3.46
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+25% Synergy $1.95
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+24% Synergy $5.03
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.26
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
0% Synergy $0.06
Abrade Abrade
-2% Synergy $0.15
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.52
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-8% Synergy $1.31

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
-17% Synergy $7.74
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-18% Synergy $46.68
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-19% Synergy $26.24

Creatures

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

Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+30% Synergy $1.02
Flamewake Phoenix Flamewake Phoenix
+28% Synergy $0.15
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+28% Synergy $0.21
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+28% Synergy $0.24
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+26% Synergy $0.14
Ingot Chewer Ingot Chewer
+26% Synergy $0.14
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+25% Synergy $0.12
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+24% Synergy $0.33
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+22% Synergy $0.12
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+21% Synergy $0.33
Bogardan Dragonheart Bogardan Dragonheart
+21% Synergy $0.05
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+20% Synergy $23.28
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+19% Synergy $0.24
Hellrider Hellrider
+19% Synergy $1.42
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+17% Synergy $0.58
Thunderblust Thunderblust
+17% Synergy $0.54
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+16% Synergy $2.16
Dreamshaper Shaman Dreamshaper Shaman
+16% Synergy $0.06
Redcap Gutter-Dweller Redcap Gutter-Dweller
+15% Synergy $0.11
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+15% Synergy $0.17
Harried Spearguard Harried Spearguard
+15% Synergy $0.07
Rage Thrower Rage Thrower
+15% Synergy $0.09
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+14% Synergy $0.83
Anger Anger
+13% Synergy $1.61
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+13% Synergy $0.21
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+12% Synergy $2.35
Mogg Mob Mogg Mob
+12% Synergy $0.05
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+11% Synergy $0.93
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+11% Synergy $0.21
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+11% Synergy $0.84
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+10% Synergy $9.31
Scorched Rusalka Scorched Rusalka
+10% Synergy $0.03
Warbeast of Gorgoroth Warbeast of Gorgoroth
+10% Synergy $0.06
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+9% Synergy $0.16
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+9% Synergy $0.21
Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+9% Synergy $0.42
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+8% Synergy $0.85
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+8% Synergy $1.41
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+8% Synergy $0.66
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+8% Synergy $0.23
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+7% Synergy $0.14
Goblin Cratermaker Goblin Cratermaker
+7% Synergy $0.19
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+7% Synergy $0.19
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+6% Synergy $0.20
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+3% Synergy $0.47
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+2% Synergy $0.34
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+1% Synergy $4.07
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+1% Synergy $0.13
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
-3% Synergy $9.06
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-4% Synergy $19.52

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
+28% Synergy $0.63
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+11% Synergy $0.34
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+9% Synergy $0.40
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+8% Synergy $2.76
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+8% Synergy $0.54
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+6% Synergy $0.20
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+6% Synergy $0.13
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+5% Synergy $0.27
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+5% Synergy $1.39
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+5% Synergy $0.13
Gnawing Crescendo Gnawing Crescendo
+5% Synergy $0.07
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+1% Synergy $0.28
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
0% Synergy $0.36
Shock Shock
0% Synergy $0.04
Siege Smash Siege Smash
0% Synergy $0.08
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
-2% Synergy $1.81
Big Score Big Score
-6% Synergy $0.62
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-6% Synergy $11.60
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-7% Synergy $0.95
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-7% Synergy $1.36
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-11% Synergy $8.49
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-13% Synergy $4.08
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-15% Synergy $0.98
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-15% Synergy $8.43
Seething Song Seething Song
-18% Synergy $6.29

Sorceries

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

Mob Rule Mob Rule
+28% Synergy $1.82
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+21% Synergy $0.06
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+19% Synergy $0.16
Thud Thud
+16% Synergy $0.35
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+13% Synergy $4.54
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+13% Synergy $0.07
Hijack Hijack
+11% Synergy $0.08
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+11% Synergy $0.12
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+9% Synergy $0.19
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+9% Synergy $0.17
Insurrection Insurrection
+8% Synergy $6.44
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+8% Synergy $0.08
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+8% Synergy $0.24
Goatnap Goatnap
+8% Synergy $0.04
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+7% Synergy $0.38
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+7% Synergy $0.43
Wrangle Wrangle
+7% Synergy $0.17
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+7% Synergy $0.13
Price of Loyalty Price of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.05
Portent of Betrayal Portent of Betrayal
+7% Synergy $0.03
Shackles of Treachery Shackles of Treachery
+7% Synergy $0.03
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+6% Synergy $4.26
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+6% Synergy $0.11
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+6% Synergy $0.14
Hellion Eruption Hellion Eruption
+6% Synergy $0.21
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+5% Synergy $0.20
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+5% Synergy $0.18
Descent of the Dragons Descent of the Dragons
+5% Synergy $2.84
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+4% Synergy $0.38
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+4% Synergy $0.18
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+3% Synergy $0.08
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+3% Synergy $0.43
Wild Ride Wild Ride
+3% Synergy $0.07
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.02
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
0% Synergy $0.14
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
0% Synergy $1.02
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-1% Synergy $0.41
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-1% Synergy $0.51
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-4% Synergy $0.36
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-9% Synergy $1.78
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-13% Synergy $0.26
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-13% Synergy $2.73

Utility Artifacts

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

Culling Dais Culling Dais
+30% Synergy $0.17
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+22% Synergy $8.84
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+17% Synergy $2.29
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+17% Synergy $0.63
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+11% Synergy $1.03
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+8% Synergy $1.68
Embercleave Embercleave
+8% Synergy $7.90
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+8% Synergy $0.65
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+8% Synergy $1.96
The Masamune The Masamune
+6% Synergy $1.39
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+5% Synergy $0.53
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+5% Synergy $54.66
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+5% Synergy $0.18
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+4% Synergy $0.51
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+4% Synergy $11.38
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+1% Synergy $0.64
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
0% Synergy $1.07
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.24
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-13% Synergy $5.07
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-16% Synergy $7.59
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

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

Furious Rise Furious Rise
+21% Synergy $0.04
Barrage of Expendables Barrage of Expendables
+18% Synergy $0.17
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+17% Synergy $0.44
Ferocity of the Wilds Ferocity of the Wilds
+15% Synergy $0.13
Thunderous Might Thunderous Might
+15% Synergy $0.15
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+14% Synergy $0.94
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+14% Synergy $0.12
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+12% Synergy $0.34
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+12% Synergy $0.56
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+11% Synergy $0.73
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+10% Synergy $0.45
City on Fire City on Fire
+7% Synergy $5.42
Tooth and Claw Tooth and Claw
+7% Synergy $0.11
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+6% Synergy $0.33
Pain for All Pain for All
+6% Synergy $0.53
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+6% Synergy $2.22
Hazoret's Favor Hazoret's Favor
+6% Synergy $0.12
Betrothed of Fire Betrothed of Fire
+6% Synergy $0.20
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+5% Synergy $0.66
Cavalcade of Calamity Cavalcade of Calamity
+5% Synergy $0.14
Connecting the Dots Connecting the Dots
+5% Synergy $0.15
Might Makes Right Might Makes Right
+5% Synergy $0.19
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
+4% Synergy $0.23
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+4% Synergy $0.06
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+4% Synergy $0.56
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+4% Synergy $0.10
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+3% Synergy $1.37
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.41
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+2% Synergy $0.19
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+2% Synergy $2.81
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+1% Synergy $8.60
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+1% Synergy $0.55
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+1% Synergy $5.66
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
0% Synergy $0.92
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
-1% Synergy $0.99
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
-2% Synergy $0.80
Powerbalance Powerbalance
-2% Synergy $0.29
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-18% Synergy $5.91

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
+8% Synergy $0.29
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
0% Synergy $2.95

Utility Lands

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

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+24% Synergy $0.25
High Market High Market
+19% Synergy $4.50
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+17% Synergy $0.20
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+14% Synergy $0.28
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+11% Synergy $0.50
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.40
Fountainport Fountainport
+6% Synergy $3.04
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $34.57
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+4% Synergy $0.15
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+4% Synergy $0.47
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+3% Synergy $0.21
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+3% Synergy $0.16
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.84
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+2% Synergy $0.15
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+2% Synergy $0.09
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.15
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
0% Synergy $0.53
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $1.95
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-3% Synergy $0.98
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-5% Synergy $16.55
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-9% Synergy $11.56
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-9% Synergy $0.62

Mana Artifacts

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

Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+37% Synergy $0.13
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+25% Synergy $0.22
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+15% Synergy $4.74
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.23
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.61
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+2% Synergy $0.23
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
0% Synergy $0.93
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
-1% Synergy $3.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.23
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $17.25
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-5% Synergy $1.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.74
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $1.14
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy $1.17

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
+28% Synergy $0.63
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.45
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+9% Synergy $0.19
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+5% Synergy $3.54
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.06
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.49
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.02
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.69
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-6% Synergy $11.60

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