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Anax, Hardened in the Forge
Price tag $0.19

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

#2360 Current Rank
#2514 Last Week
#2161 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.

Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry
+6% Synergy $0.07
Naktamun Lorespinner Naktamun Lorespinner
+3% Synergy $5.76
Special Move Special Move
+3% Synergy $0.33
Tokka & Rahzar, Unsupervised Tokka & Rahzar, Unsupervised
+3% Synergy $0.31
Fast Forward Fast Forward
+3% Synergy $0.35

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 $0.42
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+40% Synergy $0.33
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+37% Synergy $0.33
Thermopod Thermopod
+34% Synergy $0.61
Stalking Vengeance Stalking Vengeance
+33% Synergy $0.27
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+33% Synergy $0.07
Fling Fling
+33% Synergy $0.26
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+31% Synergy $0.64
Blood Aspirant Blood Aspirant
+30% Synergy $0.18
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+28% Synergy $0.26

Top Cards

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

Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+28% Synergy $1.97
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+24% Synergy $3.80
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+23% Synergy $4.55
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+21% Synergy $5.59
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.31
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+3% Synergy $0.26
Abrade Abrade
-2% Synergy $0.35
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-12% Synergy $0.66
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-22% Synergy $11.16

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
-15% Synergy $15.10
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-21% Synergy $41.65

Creatures

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

Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+28% Synergy $1.07
Flamewake Phoenix Flamewake Phoenix
+27% Synergy $0.23
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+25% Synergy $0.18
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+25% Synergy $0.34
Ingot Chewer Ingot Chewer
+25% Synergy $0.20
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+24% Synergy $0.43
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+24% Synergy $0.31
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+24% Synergy $3.89
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+23% Synergy $0.24
Spiteful Prankster Spiteful Prankster
+22% Synergy $0.34
Bogardan Dragonheart Bogardan Dragonheart
+22% Synergy $0.15
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+21% Synergy $0.28
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+18% Synergy $2.40
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+17% Synergy $1.11
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+17% Synergy $0.29
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+16% Synergy $0.28
Hellrider Hellrider
+16% Synergy $2.17
Redcap Gutter-Dweller Redcap Gutter-Dweller
+15% Synergy $0.14
Dreamshaper Shaman Dreamshaper Shaman
+15% Synergy $0.13
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+14% Synergy $26.23
Thunderblust Thunderblust
+14% Synergy $0.64
Rage Thrower Rage Thrower
+13% Synergy $0.18
Anger Anger
+12% Synergy $0.52
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
+12% Synergy $0.29
Harried Spearguard Harried Spearguard
+12% Synergy $0.10
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+10% Synergy $0.27
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+10% Synergy $0.84
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+10% Synergy $1.22
Mogg Mob Mogg Mob
+10% Synergy $0.16
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+9% Synergy $5.49
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+9% Synergy $0.29
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+9% Synergy $1.65
Scorched Rusalka Scorched Rusalka
+9% Synergy $0.13
Lightning Phoenix Lightning Phoenix
+9% Synergy $0.34
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+8% Synergy $0.40
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+8% Synergy $5.88
Goldhound Goldhound
+8% Synergy $0.13
Detective's Phoenix Detective's Phoenix
+8% Synergy $0.29
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+7% Synergy $0.22
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+7% Synergy $0.33
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+6% Synergy $1.88
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+6% Synergy $0.21
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+6% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Cratermaker Goblin Cratermaker
+6% Synergy $0.27
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+5% Synergy $1.38
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+4% Synergy $3.17
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+2% Synergy $0.13
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+1% Synergy $1.14
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
0% Synergy $0.41
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-3% Synergy $5.91

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
+23% Synergy $0.51
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+9% Synergy $0.30
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+8% Synergy $1.49
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+8% Synergy $0.35
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+6% Synergy $0.19
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+6% Synergy $0.19
Gnawing Crescendo Gnawing Crescendo
+6% Synergy $0.16
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+5% Synergy $1.53
Shock Shock
+5% Synergy $0.12
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+5% Synergy $0.20
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+3% Synergy $1.94
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.48
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+2% Synergy $0.24
Bulk Up Bulk Up
0% Synergy $0.71
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
0% Synergy $1.67
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
-1% Synergy $0.42
Siege Smash Siege Smash
-1% Synergy $0.25
Big Score Big Score
-9% Synergy $0.64
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-9% Synergy $14.92
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-10% Synergy $1.86
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-11% Synergy $3.12
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-13% Synergy $2.89
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-13% Synergy $9.73
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-14% Synergy $12.32
Seething Song Seething Song
-18% Synergy $12.87
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-18% Synergy $5.39
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-20% Synergy $68.07

Sorceries

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

Act of Treason Act of Treason
+23% Synergy $0.20
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+23% Synergy $3.85
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+20% Synergy $0.32
Thud Thud
+16% Synergy $0.44
Hijack Hijack
+12% Synergy $0.23
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+11% Synergy $0.26
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+10% Synergy $0.35
Insurrection Insurrection
+10% Synergy $9.51
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+9% Synergy $0.20
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+8% Synergy $15.25
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+8% Synergy $0.23
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+8% Synergy $0.35
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+7% Synergy $0.15
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+7% Synergy $0.72
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+7% Synergy $0.32
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+7% Synergy $0.14
Goatnap Goatnap
+7% Synergy $0.07
Portent of Betrayal Portent of Betrayal
+7% Synergy $0.06
Wrangle Wrangle
+7% Synergy $0.21
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+6% Synergy $5.21
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+6% Synergy $0.25
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+6% Synergy $0.34
Hellion Eruption Hellion Eruption
+6% Synergy $0.22
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+5% Synergy $0.50
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+5% Synergy $0.30
Price of Loyalty Price of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.18
Shackles of Treachery Shackles of Treachery
+5% Synergy $0.10
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+4% Synergy $0.33
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+4% Synergy $0.23
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+3% Synergy $0.28
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+2% Synergy $0.38
Suplex Suplex
+2% Synergy $0.24
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+2% Synergy $2.93
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+1% Synergy $0.29
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-2% Synergy $2.35
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-2% Synergy $1.47
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $0.84
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-4% Synergy $0.21
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-11% Synergy $0.27
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-12% Synergy $1.23
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-16% Synergy $2.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Culling Dais Culling Dais
+26% Synergy $0.21
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+21% Synergy $15.42
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+12% Synergy $2.91
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+11% Synergy $0.82
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+9% Synergy $0.67
Embercleave Embercleave
+8% Synergy $9.10
The Masamune The Masamune
+8% Synergy $0.83
Hammer of Purphoros Hammer of Purphoros
+7% Synergy $0.33
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+7% Synergy $0.99
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+7% Synergy $2.35
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+6% Synergy $54.75
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+6% Synergy $0.63
Twin Blades Twin Blades
+6% Synergy $0.20
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+4% Synergy $1.95
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
0% Synergy $3.73
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.32
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
-2% Synergy $0.52
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-8% Synergy $6.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-23% Synergy $3.56

Enchantments

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

Furious Rise Furious Rise
+18% Synergy $0.16
Thunderous Might Thunderous Might
+17% Synergy $0.23
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+15% Synergy $0.40
Barrage of Expendables Barrage of Expendables
+15% Synergy $0.19
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+13% Synergy $0.44
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+13% Synergy $0.28
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+12% Synergy $1.05
Ferocity of the Wilds Ferocity of the Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.23
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+9% Synergy $3.13
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+8% Synergy $0.36
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+8% Synergy $0.36
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+8% Synergy $0.35
City on Fire City on Fire
+7% Synergy $11.45
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
+7% Synergy $0.30
Tooth and Claw Tooth and Claw
+7% Synergy $0.16
Betrothed of Fire Betrothed of Fire
+7% Synergy $0.21
Vicious Shadows Vicious Shadows
+6% Synergy $1.93
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+4% Synergy $0.52
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+4% Synergy $0.39
Cavalcade of Calamity Cavalcade of Calamity
+4% Synergy $0.28
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+4% Synergy $0.28
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+3% Synergy $0.30
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+2% Synergy $5.96
Dragon Mantle Dragon Mantle
+2% Synergy $0.08
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+1% Synergy $0.29
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+1% Synergy $7.79
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+1% Synergy $4.26
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
0% Synergy $16.84
Powerbalance Powerbalance
-1% Synergy $0.26
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
-2% Synergy $3.29
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-2% Synergy $1.46
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
-2% Synergy $2.51
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-14% Synergy $6.93

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 $0.39
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+2% Synergy $2.80

Utility Lands

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

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+24% Synergy $0.27
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+15% Synergy $0.31
High Market High Market
+13% Synergy $0.49
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+8% Synergy $0.31
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+7% Synergy $0.29
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+7% Synergy $0.66
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+5% Synergy $0.19
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+3% Synergy $0.17
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $2.91
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $51.56
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+2% Synergy $0.31
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
0% Synergy $1.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $1.11
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-1% Synergy $1.56
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-2% Synergy $2.41
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.54
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-7% Synergy $17.10
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-8% Synergy $0.36
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-9% Synergy $10.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+36% Synergy $0.29
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+25% Synergy $0.36
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+12% Synergy $5.58
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.35
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+4% Synergy $3.87
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+3% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.35
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-3% Synergy $0.46
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $36.86
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-6% Synergy $3.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $0.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-26% 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
+23% Synergy $0.51
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.27
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+6% Synergy $0.25
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+5% Synergy $5.33
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.23
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.48
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $0.84
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-6% Synergy $1.12
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-9% Synergy $14.92

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