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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

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2170 Current Rank
#2379 Last Week
#2065 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.

Twin Blades Twin Blades
+2% Synergy $0.12
Zuko, Avatar Hunter Zuko, Avatar Hunter
+2% Synergy $1.69
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
0% Synergy $1.58
The Legend of Roku Avatar Roku The Legend of Roku
-2% Synergy $10.36
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-6% Synergy $8.84

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 $0.41
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+41% Synergy $0.13
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+37% Synergy $0.36
Thermopod Thermopod
+35% Synergy $0.50
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+35% Synergy $0.11
Fling Fling
+35% Synergy $0.05
Stalking Vengeance Stalking Vengeance
+33% Synergy $0.19
Blood Aspirant Blood Aspirant
+33% Synergy $0.06
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+31% Synergy $2.04
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+31% Synergy $0.26

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
+30% Synergy $1.21
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+28% Synergy $1.65
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+26% Synergy $2.83
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+25% Synergy $4.40
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+22% Synergy $3.20
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.20
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.10
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.13
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.38
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $1.53

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
-16% Synergy $9.60
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-19% Synergy $30.76

Creatures

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

Flamewake Phoenix Flamewake Phoenix
+28% Synergy $0.12
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+27% Synergy $0.32
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+27% Synergy $0.17
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+26% Synergy $1.29
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+26% Synergy $0.17
Ingot Chewer Ingot Chewer
+26% Synergy $0.13
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+26% Synergy $0.18
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+24% Synergy $0.28
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+23% Synergy $0.08
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+22% Synergy $0.31
Bogardan Dragonheart Bogardan Dragonheart
+22% Synergy $0.03
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+18% Synergy $18.43
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+17% Synergy $0.70
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+17% Synergy $1.77
Hellrider Hellrider
+17% Synergy $0.67
Thunderblust Thunderblust
+17% Synergy $0.49
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+16% Synergy $0.14
Redcap Gutter-Dweller Redcap Gutter-Dweller
+16% Synergy $0.15
Dreamshaper Shaman Dreamshaper Shaman
+16% Synergy $0.06
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+15% Synergy $0.17
Harried Spearguard Harried Spearguard
+15% Synergy $0.04
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+14% Synergy $0.68
Rage Thrower Rage Thrower
+14% Synergy $0.09
Anger Anger
+12% Synergy $1.61
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+12% Synergy $0.17
Mogg Mob Mogg Mob
+11% Synergy $0.06
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+10% Synergy $0.20
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+10% Synergy $1.19
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+10% Synergy $3.66
Scorched Rusalka Scorched Rusalka
+10% Synergy $0.05
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+9% Synergy $0.22
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+9% Synergy $3.50
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+8% Synergy $0.59
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+8% Synergy $0.48
Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+8% Synergy $0.29
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+7% Synergy $0.97
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+7% Synergy $2.24
Goblin Cratermaker Goblin Cratermaker
+7% Synergy $0.14
Goldhound Goldhound
+7% Synergy $0.09
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+6% Synergy $0.19
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+6% Synergy $0.05
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+5% Synergy $0.22
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+5% Synergy $0.17
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+4% Synergy $2.47
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+2% Synergy $0.65
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+1% Synergy $0.79
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+1% Synergy $0.09
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+1% Synergy $1.65
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
0% Synergy $5.76
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-4% Synergy $21.66

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 $0.59
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+10% Synergy $0.39
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+8% Synergy $0.34
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+7% Synergy $1.37
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+7% Synergy $0.18
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+6% Synergy $3.20
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+6% Synergy $1.40
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+6% Synergy $0.14
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+6% Synergy $0.16
Gnawing Crescendo Gnawing Crescendo
+6% Synergy $0.06
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+5% Synergy $0.37
Shock Shock
+3% Synergy $0.03
Siege Smash Siege Smash
0% Synergy $0.09
Bulk Up Bulk Up
0% Synergy $2.52
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
-1% Synergy $0.44
Big Score Big Score
-8% Synergy $0.72
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-8% Synergy $11.77
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-8% Synergy $2.33
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-9% Synergy $2.52
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-12% Synergy $1.28
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-12% Synergy $7.08
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-16% Synergy $5.84
Seething Song Seething Song
-18% Synergy $8.04
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-20% Synergy $48.80

Sorceries

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

Mob Rule Mob Rule
+26% Synergy $5.41
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+23% Synergy $0.09
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+19% Synergy $0.22
Thud Thud
+17% Synergy $0.33
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+13% Synergy $0.07
Hijack Hijack
+12% Synergy $0.06
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+11% Synergy $15.95
Insurrection Insurrection
+10% Synergy $8.08
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+10% Synergy $0.11
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+9% Synergy $0.09
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+9% Synergy $0.23
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+8% Synergy $0.17
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+8% Synergy $0.63
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+8% Synergy $0.14
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+7% Synergy $0.08
Wrangle Wrangle
+7% Synergy $0.09
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+7% Synergy $0.21
Goatnap Goatnap
+7% Synergy $0.04
Portent of Betrayal Portent of Betrayal
+7% Synergy $0.04
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+6% Synergy $0.16
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+6% Synergy $3.03
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+6% Synergy $0.13
Hellion Eruption Hellion Eruption
+6% Synergy $0.24
Price of Loyalty Price of Loyalty
+6% Synergy $0.06
Shackles of Treachery Shackles of Treachery
+6% Synergy $0.05
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+5% Synergy $0.12
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+5% Synergy $0.08
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+4% Synergy $0.10
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+4% Synergy $0.42
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+4% Synergy $0.19
Suplex Suplex
+3% Synergy $0.09
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+2% Synergy $0.45
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+2% Synergy $2.79
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+1% Synergy $0.20
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-1% Synergy $1.05
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-1% Synergy $0.82
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.76
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-5% Synergy $0.40
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-10% Synergy $1.55
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-11% Synergy $0.26
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-13% Synergy $2.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Culling Dais Culling Dais
+28% Synergy $0.20
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+23% Synergy $6.31
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+15% Synergy $1.52
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+14% Synergy $0.56
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+9% Synergy $0.46
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+9% Synergy $0.79
Embercleave Embercleave
+8% Synergy $9.33
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+7% Synergy $1.63
The Masamune The Masamune
+7% Synergy $0.62
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+5% Synergy $2.52
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+5% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+5% Synergy $51.84
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+5% Synergy $0.20
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+4% Synergy $0.50
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+4% Synergy $10.45
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
-1% Synergy $1.69
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
-2% Synergy $0.40
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.19
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-11% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.20
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-19% Synergy $9.75
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-23% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Furious Rise Furious Rise
+18% Synergy $0.04
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+17% Synergy $0.52
Barrage of Expendables Barrage of Expendables
+17% Synergy $0.16
Thunderous Might Thunderous Might
+16% Synergy $0.13
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+15% Synergy $0.10
Ferocity of the Wilds Ferocity of the Wilds
+14% Synergy $0.17
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+13% Synergy $2.06
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+13% Synergy $0.37
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+10% Synergy $1.42
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+10% Synergy $0.31
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+9% Synergy $0.61
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+8% Synergy $0.34
City on Fire City on Fire
+7% Synergy $8.73
Tooth and Claw Tooth and Claw
+7% Synergy $0.13
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+7% Synergy $2.08
Betrothed of Fire Betrothed of Fire
+7% Synergy $0.16
Hazoret's Favor Hazoret's Favor
+6% Synergy $0.09
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
+5% Synergy $0.16
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+5% Synergy $0.71
Cavalcade of Calamity Cavalcade of Calamity
+5% Synergy $0.31
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+5% Synergy $0.10
Might Makes Right Might Makes Right
+5% Synergy $0.11
Connecting the Dots Connecting the Dots
+4% Synergy $0.14
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+3% Synergy $0.47
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+3% Synergy $0.07
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+3% Synergy $0.53
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+2% Synergy $0.16
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+2% Synergy $4.50
Pain for All Pain for All
+2% Synergy $0.49
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+2% Synergy $0.04
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+1% Synergy $5.65
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+1% Synergy $3.38
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-1% Synergy $13.74
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-1% Synergy $0.67
Powerbalance Powerbalance
-1% Synergy $0.30
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
-2% Synergy $0.73
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
-2% Synergy $1.77
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-16% Synergy $6.52

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
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+1% Synergy $2.86

Utility Lands

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

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+25% Synergy $0.21
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+17% Synergy $0.19
High Market High Market
+16% Synergy $1.16
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.37
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+8% Synergy $0.14
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+8% Synergy $0.45
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+5% Synergy $0.11
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.43
Fountainport Fountainport
+4% Synergy $4.08
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $38.24
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+3% Synergy $0.20
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy $0.52
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+2% Synergy $0.10
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+2% Synergy $0.06
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.11
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-1% Synergy $1.24
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $4.92
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-3% Synergy $1.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.26
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-8% Synergy $16.86
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-9% Synergy $10.11
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-9% Synergy $0.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+38% Synergy $0.13
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+25% Synergy $0.28
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+13% Synergy $4.96
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.26
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.17
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+2% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.15
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
-1% Synergy $3.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.17
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-3% Synergy $1.96
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $25.64
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-7% Synergy $2.18
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $0.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-27% Synergy $1.21

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 $0.59
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.17
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+8% Synergy $0.14
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+5% Synergy $3.99
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.10
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.42
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.07
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-1% Synergy $1.05
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $2.20
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-8% Synergy $11.77

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