Zhao, Ruthless Admiral
Legendary Creature — Human Soldier
How it feels to play against
Fair Game
Interactive and enjoyable to play against.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#4298
Current Rank
#3588
Last Week
Links & Decks
Rakdos Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketCreatures
Essential creatures that complement Zhao, Ruthless Admiral's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Faerie Bladecrafter+100% Synergy
$1.44
Doom Weaver+100% Synergy
$1.38
Osseous Sticktwister+100% Synergy
$0.08
Nested Shambler+100% Synergy
$0.09
Homura, Human Ascendant+100% Synergy
$3.46
Keldon Flamesage+100% Synergy
$0.12
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel+100% Synergy
$0.09
Heartfire Hero+100% Synergy
$0.18
Gau, Feral Youth+100% Synergy
$0.14
Flaming Tyrannosaurus+99% Synergy
$3.35
Threefold Thunderhulk+99% Synergy
$0.35
Sifter of Skulls+99% Synergy
$0.85
Giggling Skitterspike+99% Synergy
$5.87
Totentanz, Swarm Piper+99% Synergy
$0.08
Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder+99% Synergy
$3.37
Anax, Hardened in the Forge+99% Synergy
$0.07
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest+99% Synergy
$5.63
Bloodtithe Harvester+97% Synergy
$0.12
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia+97% Synergy
$5.90
Pawn of Ulamog+97% Synergy
$3.26
Reckless Barbarian+97% Synergy
$0.16
Voldaren Epicure+97% Synergy
$0.17
Ophiomancer+96% Synergy
$1.32
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose+96% Synergy
$6.95
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate+96% Synergy
$1.33
Greedy Freebooter+96% Synergy
$0.18
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin+96% Synergy
$2.26
Umbral Collar Zealot+96% Synergy
$0.56
Crime Novelist+94% Synergy
$0.70
Impulsive Pilferer+93% Synergy
$0.18
Marionette Master+93% Synergy
$1.59
Pinnacle Monk+93% Synergy
$1.59
Marionette Apprentice+90% Synergy
$0.94
Viscera Seer+90% Synergy
$0.39
Pitiless Plunderer+87% Synergy
$1.54
Mahadi, Emporium Master+86% Synergy
$0.51
Mayhem Devil+76% Synergy
$1.04
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zhao, Ruthless Admiral safe.
Demoralize+100% Synergy
$0.15
Body Count+99% Synergy
$1.94
Fanatical Offering+97% Synergy
$1.01
Plumb the Forbidden+97% Synergy
$0.59
Kazuul's Fury+96% Synergy
$0.47
Fell the Profane+88% Synergy
$4.20
Deadly Dispute+74% Synergy
$0.33
Rakdos Charm+56% Synergy
$0.35
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Zhao, Ruthless Admiral's game plan and control the board.
Mandate of Abaddon+100% Synergy
$4.52
Pitiless Carnage+99% Synergy
$0.21
Crash Through+99% Synergy
$0.17
Lich-Knights' Conquest+97% Synergy
$0.54
Agadeem's Awakening+96% Synergy
$22.86
Living Death+96% Synergy
$2.34
Dread Return+95% Synergy
$0.31
Chandra's Ignition+94% Synergy
$2.69
Feed the Swarm+56% Synergy
$0.22
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Dragon Throne of Tarkir+100% Synergy
$0.45
Eldrazi Monument+100% Synergy
$6.75
Thunderhawk Gunship+100% Synergy
$10.58
Infantry Shield+99% Synergy
$2.28
Blood Fountain+98% Synergy
$0.30
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Zhao, Ruthless Admiral's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Daring Piracy+100% Synergy
$0.24
Elemental Mastery+99% Synergy
$0.46
Into the Pit+99% Synergy
$0.27
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Talisman of Indulgence+44% Synergy
$1.35
Arcane Signet+17% Synergy
$0.44
Sol Ring+13% Synergy
$1.39
Lands
The mana base foundation for Zhao, Ruthless Admiral decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Agadeem's Awakening+96% Synergy
$22.86
Kazuul's Fury+96% Synergy
$0.47
Pinnacle Monk+93% Synergy
$1.59
Fell the Profane+88% Synergy
$4.20
Terramorphic Expanse+84% Synergy
$0.16
Evolving Wilds+78% Synergy
$0.12
Blazemire Verge+70% Synergy
$6.60
Rakdos Carnarium+66% Synergy
$0.35
Haunted Ridge+65% Synergy
$4.48
Luxury Suite+61% Synergy
$17.91
Tainted Peak+59% Synergy
$0.24
Blood Crypt+55% Synergy
$16.40
Sulfurous Springs+54% Synergy
$0.58
Dragonskull Summit+38% Synergy
$0.75
Smoldering Marsh+36% Synergy
$0.19
Command Tower+14% Synergy
$0.28
Mountain+3% Synergy
$0.04
Swamp+2% Synergy
$0.06
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