Zhao, Ruthless Admiral
$0.15
$0.15Legendary Creature — Human Soldier
How it feels to play against
Fair Game
Interactive and enjoyable to play against.
Popularity
Decent Pick
Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.
Ranking
#3162
Current Rank
Rakdos Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Zhao, Ruthless Admiral.
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zhao, Ruthless Admiral decks.
Hammerhead, Maggia Boss+8% Synergy
$0.88
Heroes for Hire+8% Synergy
$1.08
Daily Bugle Newspaper+8% Synergy
$0.37
Robot Domination+8% Synergy
$0.18
Hire a Crew+8% Synergy
$0.08
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Zhao, Ruthless Admiral's abilities and overall game plan.
Obsessive Pursuit+53% Synergy
$0.28
Azula, On the Hunt+43% Synergy
$0.16
Pirate Peddlers+39% Synergy
$0.15
Callous Inspector+36% Synergy
$0.07
Beetle-Headed Merchants+33% Synergy
$0.07
June, Bounty Hunter+33% Synergy
$0.22
Deadly Precision+33% Synergy
$0.17
Fire Navy Trebuchet+31% Synergy
$0.21
Nested Shambler+31% Synergy
$0.26
Fire Nation Palace+30% Synergy
$2.13
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zhao, Ruthless Admiral decks.
Vindictive Warden+30% Synergy
$0.11
Cruel Administrator+29% Synergy
$0.16
Juri, Master of the Revue+29% Synergy
$0.25
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin+27% Synergy
$3.17
Deadly Dispute+23% Synergy
$0.29
Pitiless Plunderer+22% Synergy
$4.03
Mahadi, Emporium Master+21% Synergy
$1.89
Professional Face-Breaker+18% Synergy
$6.38
Big Score+18% Synergy
$0.35
Mayhem Devil+16% Synergy
$0.33
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Zhao, Ruthless Admiral's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Raven Eagle+29% Synergy
$0.16
Joo Dee, One of Many+27% Synergy
$0.17
Fire Nation Raider+24% Synergy
$0.07
Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder+23% Synergy
$2.85
Captain Lannery Storm+23% Synergy
$0.30
Greedy Freebooter+23% Synergy
$0.33
Firebending Student+23% Synergy
$0.53
Zuko, Exiled Prince+22% Synergy
$0.25
Impulsive Pilferer+22% Synergy
$0.41
Umbral Collar Zealot+21% Synergy
$0.67
Academy Manufactor+20% Synergy
$6.97
Fire Sages+20% Synergy
$0.19
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate+20% Synergy
$1.35
Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth+20% Synergy
$0.19
Combustion Man+20% Synergy
$0.22
Buzzard-Wasp Colony+19% Synergy
$0.11
Marionette Apprentice+19% Synergy
$0.68
Fire Nation Cadets+18% Synergy
$0.11
Ozai, the Phoenix King+16% Synergy
$3.66
Rough Rhino Cavalry+16% Synergy
$0.08
Ruthless Technomancer+16% Synergy
$3.86
Fire Nation Engineer+15% Synergy
$0.12
Fire Lord Ozai+15% Synergy
$1.01
Zhao, the Moon Slayer+14% Synergy
$0.24
Rapacious One+13% Synergy
$0.16
Canyon Crawler+13% Synergy
$0.17
Prosperous Bandit+13% Synergy
$0.33
Merchant of Many Hats+13% Synergy
$0.11
Crime Novelist+12% Synergy
$0.77
Warren Soultrader+12% Synergy
$14.13
Zuko, Seeking Honor+12% Synergy
$0.12
Lo and Li, Twin Tutors+12% Synergy
$0.13
Yuyan Archers+11% Synergy
$0.10
Zuko, Avatar Hunter+11% Synergy
$2.67
Ghoulcaller Gisa+11% Synergy
$3.80
Marionette Master+11% Synergy
$5.00
Ty Lee, Artful Acrobat+10% Synergy
$0.20
Fire Nation Sentinels+10% Synergy
$0.77
Grim Hireling+10% Synergy
$11.53
Pawn of Ulamog+10% Synergy
$0.53
Mirkwood Bats+10% Synergy
$1.56
Viscera Seer+8% Synergy
$0.40
Ophiomancer+8% Synergy
$0.79
Loyal Apprentice+6% Synergy
$0.35
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind+6% Synergy
$4.21
Goldspan Dragon+5% Synergy
$5.11
Braids, Arisen Nightmare+3% Synergy
$4.05
Xorn+2% Synergy
$7.12
Anger-1% Synergy
$0.84
Morbid Opportunist-3% Synergy
$0.29
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zhao, Ruthless Admiral safe.
Cunning Maneuver+29% Synergy
$0.12
Fire Nation Attacks+28% Synergy
$0.23
Sold Out+23% Synergy
$0.15
Heartless Act+22% Synergy
$0.22
Lightning Strike+21% Synergy
$0.21
How to Start a Riot+20% Synergy
$0.15
Zuko's Conviction+18% Synergy
$0.19
Firebending Lesson+17% Synergy
$0.22
Azula Always Lies+17% Synergy
$0.15
Overwhelming Victory+15% Synergy
$0.31
Great Train Heist+14% Synergy
$4.21
Plumb the Forbidden+13% Synergy
$0.32
Zuko's Exile+13% Synergy
$0.19
Unexpected Windfall+12% Synergy
$3.47
Reckless Ransacking+11% Synergy
$0.31
Fanatical Offering+11% Synergy
$1.13
Rabid Attack+10% Synergy
$0.20
Solstice Revelations+10% Synergy
$0.23
Fists of Flame+9% Synergy
$0.21
The Last Agni Kai+9% Synergy
$2.08
Fake Your Own Death+8% Synergy
$0.27
Eviscerator's Insight+8% Synergy
$0.29
Run Amok+8% Synergy
$0.18
Frantic Confrontation+8% Synergy
$0.17
Combustion Technique+7% Synergy
$0.26
Body Count+7% Synergy
$2.85
Stomped by the Foot+7% Synergy
$0.14
Masterful Flourish+7% Synergy
$0.15
Kazuul's Fury+6% Synergy
$0.66
Costly Plunder+5% Synergy
$0.28
Corrupted Conviction+4% Synergy
$0.24
Fling+4% Synergy
$0.28
Reckoner's Bargain+4% Synergy
$1.30
Demand Answers+4% Synergy
$0.38
Redirect Lightning+3% Synergy
$10.32
Village Rites+1% Synergy
$0.69
Fell the Profane-3% Synergy
$2.59
Infernal Grasp-4% Synergy
$0.63
Bolt Bend-4% Synergy
$4.08
Abrade-6% Synergy
$0.41
Withering Torment-7% Synergy
$4.07
Untimely Malfunction-8% Synergy
$7.00
Deadly Rollick-9% Synergy
$27.80
Lightning Bolt-9% Synergy
$0.78
Thrill of Possibility-11% Synergy
$0.29
Chaos Warp-21% Synergy
$0.31
Bedevil-28% Synergy
$0.33
Terminate-30% Synergy
$0.28
Rakdos Charm-31% Synergy
$0.37
Dark Ritual-32% Synergy
$12.60
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Zhao, Ruthless Admiral's game plan and control the board.
Desperate Plea+24% Synergy
$0.32
Epic Downfall+20% Synergy
$0.20
Sozin's Comet+18% Synergy
$3.19
Ozai's Cruelty+16% Synergy
$0.24
Jet's Brainwashing+15% Synergy
$0.20
Pitiless Carnage+13% Synergy
$0.27
Dai Li Indoctrination+11% Synergy
$0.15
Lich-Knights' Conquest+11% Synergy
$0.68
Brass's Bounty+10% Synergy
$0.44
Bumi Bash+9% Synergy
$0.13
Crash Through+9% Synergy
$0.17
Iroh's Demonstration+8% Synergy
$0.23
Aang's Journey+8% Synergy
$0.23
Glimpse the Impossible+7% Synergy
$0.29
Pull from the Grave+7% Synergy
$0.20
Scarring Memories+7% Synergy
$0.32
Duel Tactics+6% Synergy
$0.11
Day of Black Sun+6% Synergy
$0.99
Mandate of Abaddon+6% Synergy
$4.79
Foggy Swamp Visions+6% Synergy
$0.27
Price of Freedom+6% Synergy
$0.32
Dread Return+5% Synergy
$0.42
Ruinous Waterbending+5% Synergy
$0.22
Blood Money+4% Synergy
$1.30
Pirate's Pillage+3% Synergy
$0.72
Song of Totentanz+3% Synergy
$2.63
Hit the Mother Lode+3% Synergy
$0.65
Seize the Spotlight+2% Synergy
$14.29
Sundering Eruption+0% Synergy
$0.84
Chandra's Ignition+0% Synergy
$7.19
Seize the Spoils-1% Synergy
$0.30
Diabolic Intent-2% Synergy
$17.74
Blasphemous Edict-3% Synergy
$4.17
Victimize-3% Synergy
$2.06
Feed the Swarm-16% Synergy
$0.21
Vandalblast-22% Synergy
$0.99
Blasphemous Act-33% Synergy
$2.96
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Phoenix Fleet Airship+24% Synergy
$1.48
Infantry Shield+18% Synergy
$0.90
Twin Blades+12% Synergy
$0.17
The Fire Nation Drill+11% Synergy
$0.29
Fire Nation Turret+11% Synergy
$7.93
Diamond Pick-Axe+11% Synergy
$1.19
Idol of Oblivion+11% Synergy
$1.94
RMS Titanic+10% Synergy
$5.37
Fire Nation Warship+9% Synergy
$0.14
The Reaver Cleaver+8% Synergy
$15.28
War Balloon+8% Synergy
$0.15
Goldvein Pick+8% Synergy
$0.32
Oni-Cult Anvil+7% Synergy
$0.27
Beamtown Beatstick+7% Synergy
$0.55
Fountainport Bell+6% Synergy
$0.19
Wayfarer's Bauble+6% Synergy
$0.35
Tarrian's Journal+5% Synergy
$0.51
Vat of Rebirth+5% Synergy
$0.30
Magnifying Glass+5% Synergy
$0.16
Phantom Train+4% Synergy
$0.22
Prized Statue+4% Synergy
$0.36
Collector's Vault+3% Synergy
$1.05
Ashnod's Altar+2% Synergy
$14.42
Skullclamp+2% Synergy
$4.88
Phyrexian Altar+0% Synergy
$55.65
Swiftfoot Boots-18% Synergy
$2.22
Lightning Greaves-24% Synergy
$3.55
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Zhao, Ruthless Admiral's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Firebender Ascension+20% Synergy
$0.81
Fire Nation Occupation+14% Synergy
$0.41
Swampsnare Trap+11% Synergy
$0.10
Bastion of Remembrance+9% Synergy
$0.31
Elemental Mastery+9% Synergy
$0.58
Into the Pit+8% Synergy
$0.32
Fire Nation's Conquest+7% Synergy
$0.37
The Legend of Roku+7% Synergy
$9.98
Bitterblossom+7% Synergy
$34.09
Sticky Fingers+7% Synergy
$0.24
The Rise of Sozin+6% Synergy
$1.68
Goblin Bombardment+5% Synergy
$2.30
Daring Piracy+5% Synergy
$0.37
Curse of Opulence+5% Synergy
$3.39
Scavenger's Talent+5% Synergy
$0.96
Guild Artisan+4% Synergy
$0.12
Fated Firepower+3% Synergy
$4.35
Spiteful Banditry+3% Synergy
$5.56
Alchemist's Talent+3% Synergy
$4.70
Shiny Impetus+3% Synergy
$0.33
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker+2% Synergy
$6.47
Revel in Riches+2% Synergy
$15.38
Descent into Avernus+0% Synergy
$13.20
Black Market Connections0% Synergy
$12.96
Phyrexian Arena-18% Synergy
$4.58
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Zhao, Ruthless Admiral to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Liliana, Dreadhorde General+3% Synergy
$6.96
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Fountainport+15% Synergy
$2.96
Treasure Vault+13% Synergy
$1.78
Realm of Koh+11% Synergy
$0.44
High Market+7% Synergy
$0.42
Susur Secundi, Void Altar+6% Synergy
$3.18
Midgar, City of Mako+6% Synergy
$1.61
Volatile Fault+4% Synergy
$0.33
Bonders' Enclave+4% Synergy
$0.72
Mines of Moria+4% Synergy
$1.85
Phyrexian Tower+0% Synergy
$24.66
Bojuka Bog-10% Synergy
$0.95
Rogue's Passage-11% Synergy
$0.38
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-13% Synergy
$63.58
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Tundra Tank+10% Synergy
$0.15
Bender's Waterskin+9% Synergy
$1.29
Barrels of Blasting Jelly+9% Synergy
$0.21
Glittering Stockpile+6% Synergy
$0.40
Mind Stone+5% Synergy
$0.35
Crowded Crypt+5% Synergy
$0.80
Commander's Sphere+4% Synergy
$0.27
Fellwar Stone-18% Synergy
$0.71
Sol Ring-20% Synergy
$1.70
Arcane Signet-21% Synergy
$0.50
Rakdos Signet-27% Synergy
$2.81
Talisman of Indulgence-28% Synergy
$0.58
Lands
The mana base foundation for Zhao, Ruthless Admiral decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Boiling Rock Prison+30% Synergy
$0.22
Evolving Wilds+21% Synergy
$0.34
Terramorphic Expanse+21% Synergy
$0.25
Fabled Passage+11% Synergy
$0.95
Rumble Arena+10% Synergy
$0.24
Thriving Bluff+9% Synergy
$0.20
Thriving Moor+8% Synergy
$0.20
Myriad Landscape+8% Synergy
$0.33
Maestros Theater+7% Synergy
$0.28
Escape Tunnel+7% Synergy
$0.26
Kazuul's Fury+6% Synergy
$0.66
Promising Vein+6% Synergy
$0.29
Shire Terrace+5% Synergy
$0.28
Demolition Field+5% Synergy
$0.28
Billiard Room+4% Synergy
$0.28
Vibrant Cityscape+4% Synergy
$0.29
Riveteers Overlook+3% Synergy
$0.26
Tramway Station+3% Synergy
$0.21
Prismatic Vista+2% Synergy
$34.41
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.18
Swamp+1% Synergy
$0.13
Ash Barrens+0% Synergy
$0.31
Sundering Eruption+0% Synergy
$0.84
Boggart Trawler-1% Synergy
$0.85
Path of Ancestry-2% Synergy
$0.29
Fell the Profane-3% Synergy
$2.59
Geothermal Bog-3% Synergy
$0.31
Blazemire Verge-7% Synergy
$9.00
Badlands-7% Synergy
Bloodfell Caves-7% Synergy
$0.18
Malakir Rebirth-9% Synergy
$13.50
Canyon Slough-9% Synergy
$0.38
Exotic Orchard-10% Synergy
$0.21
Bloodstained Mire-11% Synergy
$17.46
Blightstep Pathway-12% Synergy
$5.77
Haunted Ridge-12% Synergy
$8.13
Rakdos Carnarium-13% Synergy
$0.37
Raucous Theater-13% Synergy
$10.05
Sulfurous Springs-16% Synergy
$1.16
Graven Cairns-17% Synergy
$4.80
Dragonskull Summit-18% Synergy
$0.34
Foreboding Ruins-18% Synergy
$0.40
Shadowblood Ridge-18% Synergy
$0.33
Command Tower-21% Synergy
$0.34
Tainted Peak-21% Synergy
$1.22
Temple of Malice-21% Synergy
$0.22
Luxury Suite-24% Synergy
$11.36
Blood Crypt-25% Synergy
$9.49
Smoldering Marsh-25% Synergy
$0.59
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