Zhao, Ruthless Admiral
$0.19
$0.19Legendary 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
#2528
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
$0.29
Kingpin, Wilson Fisk+5% Synergy
$0.65
Old Thrush+4% Synergy
$0.19
Ravening Warg+4% Synergy
$0.11
Dreaded Bat-Cloud+4% Synergy
$0.17
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Zhao, Ruthless Admiral's abilities and overall game plan.
Obsessive Pursuit+53% Synergy
$0.35
Azula, On the Hunt+45% Synergy
$0.20
Pirate Peddlers+39% Synergy
$0.13
Callous Inspector+37% Synergy
$0.12
June, Bounty Hunter+35% Synergy
$0.13
Deadly Precision+34% Synergy
$0.15
Beetle-Headed Merchants+33% Synergy
$0.08
Fire Navy Trebuchet+33% Synergy
$0.19
Raven Eagle+31% Synergy
$0.25
Vindictive Warden+31% Synergy
$0.12
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zhao, Ruthless Admiral decks.
Cruel Administrator+30% Synergy
$0.17
Cunning Maneuver+30% Synergy
$0.17
Fire Nation Attacks+29% Synergy
$0.26
Juri, Master of the Revue+27% Synergy
$0.22
Pitiless Plunderer+22% Synergy
$4.09
Deadly Dispute+21% Synergy
$0.28
Mahadi, Emporium Master+21% Synergy
$1.85
Professional Face-Breaker+15% Synergy
$7.20
Mayhem Devil+14% Synergy
$0.31
Big Score+14% Synergy
$0.40
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Zhao, Ruthless Admiral's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Nested Shambler+29% Synergy
$0.31
Joo Dee, One of Many+29% Synergy
$0.15
Fire Nation Raider+26% Synergy
$0.09
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin+25% Synergy
$3.24
Zuko, Exiled Prince+24% Synergy
$0.20
Firebending Student+23% Synergy
$0.45
Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth+22% Synergy
$0.21
Fire Sages+22% Synergy
$0.23
Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder+22% Synergy
$3.02
Combustion Man+21% Synergy
$0.22
Captain Lannery Storm+21% Synergy
$0.36
Greedy Freebooter+21% Synergy
$0.46
Umbral Collar Zealot+21% Synergy
$0.34
Buzzard-Wasp Colony+20% Synergy
$0.17
Impulsive Pilferer+20% Synergy
$0.75
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate+19% Synergy
$1.65
Fire Nation Cadets+18% Synergy
$0.18
Academy Manufactor+18% Synergy
$8.79
Rough Rhino Cavalry+18% Synergy
$0.09
Marionette Apprentice+17% Synergy
$1.80
Fire Nation Engineer+17% Synergy
$0.12
Ozai, the Phoenix King+16% Synergy
$2.87
Zhao, the Moon Slayer+16% Synergy
$0.32
Canyon Crawler+15% Synergy
$0.14
Fire Lord Ozai+15% Synergy
$1.10
Ruthless Technomancer+15% Synergy
$3.74
Lo and Li, Twin Tutors+14% Synergy
$0.14
Merchant of Many Hats+14% Synergy
$0.08
Zuko, Seeking Honor+13% Synergy
$0.13
Rapacious One+13% Synergy
$0.27
Ty Lee, Artful Acrobat+13% Synergy
$0.17
Yuyan Archers+12% Synergy
$0.12
Prosperous Bandit+12% Synergy
$0.32
Zuko, Avatar Hunter+12% Synergy
$2.53
Fire Nation Sentinels+12% Synergy
$0.52
Warren Soultrader+11% Synergy
$16.97
Crime Novelist+10% Synergy
$2.05
Pawn of Ulamog+10% Synergy
$0.63
Ghoulcaller Gisa+10% Synergy
$3.78
Fire Nation Salvagers+10% Synergy
$0.18
Viscera Seer+10% Synergy
$0.44
Marionette Master+9% Synergy
$4.01
Ophiomancer+8% Synergy
$0.93
Loyal Apprentice+8% Synergy
$0.34
Grim Hireling+8% Synergy
$12.63
Mirkwood Bats+7% Synergy
$1.69
Goldspan Dragon+3% Synergy
$10.29
Braids, Arisen Nightmare+3% Synergy
$4.31
Anger0% Synergy
$0.58
Morbid Opportunist-3% Synergy
$0.33
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zhao, Ruthless Admiral safe.
Lightning Strike+23% Synergy
$0.20
Sold Out+23% Synergy
$0.10
Heartless Act+23% Synergy
$0.22
How to Start a Riot+21% Synergy
$0.16
Zuko's Conviction+19% Synergy
$0.23
Firebending Lesson+19% Synergy
$0.21
Azula Always Lies+18% Synergy
$0.15
Overwhelming Victory+14% Synergy
$0.44
Zuko's Exile+14% Synergy
$0.26
Great Train Heist+13% Synergy
$4.96
Plumb the Forbidden+13% Synergy
$0.34
Reckless Ransacking+11% Synergy
$0.26
Fanatical Offering+11% Synergy
$1.78
Solstice Revelations+10% Synergy
$0.18
Unexpected Windfall+9% Synergy
$3.81
Fists of Flame+9% Synergy
$0.19
Rabid Attack+9% Synergy
$0.22
Run Amok+9% Synergy
$0.19
The Last Agni Kai+8% Synergy
$2.15
Combustion Technique+8% Synergy
$0.31
Eviscerator's Insight+8% Synergy
$0.36
Frantic Confrontation+7% Synergy
$0.18
Fake Your Own Death+7% Synergy
$0.27
Kazuul's Fury+6% Synergy
$0.67
Body Count+6% Synergy
$3.38
Roku's Mastery+5% Synergy
$0.14
Costly Plunder+5% Synergy
$0.24
Reckoner's Bargain+4% Synergy
$1.23
Corrupted Conviction+3% Synergy
$0.29
Fling+3% Synergy
$0.37
Demand Answers+3% Synergy
$0.48
Redirect Lightning+1% Synergy
$12.39
Village Rites+0% Synergy
$0.38
Fell the Profane-3% Synergy
$3.90
Bolt Bend-4% Synergy
$6.02
Infernal Grasp-4% Synergy
$0.35
Abrade-6% Synergy
$0.33
Withering Torment-7% Synergy
$0.88
Untimely Malfunction-7% Synergy
$9.23
Malakir Rebirth-8% Synergy
$13.55
Lightning Bolt-9% Synergy
$0.63
Deadly Rollick-11% Synergy
$27.65
Thrill of Possibility-12% Synergy
$0.26
Deflecting Swat-16% Synergy
$70.44
Chaos Warp-22% Synergy
$0.35
Bedevil-28% Synergy
$0.22
Terminate-30% Synergy
$0.24
Rakdos Charm-31% Synergy
$0.40
Dark Ritual-32% Synergy
$6.09
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Zhao, Ruthless Admiral's game plan and control the board.
Desperate Plea+24% Synergy
$0.28
Epic Downfall+21% Synergy
$0.21
Sozin's Comet+17% Synergy
$3.67
Ozai's Cruelty+17% Synergy
$0.22
Jet's Brainwashing+14% Synergy
$0.13
Dai Li Indoctrination+12% Synergy
$0.15
Pitiless Carnage+11% Synergy
$0.33
Lich-Knights' Conquest+11% Synergy
$1.00
Bumi Bash+10% Synergy
$0.10
Iroh's Demonstration+10% Synergy
$0.31
Brass's Bounty+9% Synergy
$0.56
Crash Through+8% Synergy
$0.12
Glimpse the Impossible+8% Synergy
$0.35
Aang's Journey+7% Synergy
$0.25
Scarring Memories+6% Synergy
$0.27
Day of Black Sun+6% Synergy
$1.19
Foggy Swamp Visions+6% Synergy
$0.24
Mandate of Abaddon+5% Synergy
$4.22
Ominous Harvest+5% Synergy
$0.37
Price of Freedom+5% Synergy
$0.64
Pirate's Pillage+5% Synergy
$0.85
Explosive Shot+5% Synergy
$0.12
Ruinous Waterbending+5% Synergy
$0.19
Zuko's Offense+5% Synergy
$0.28
Dread Return+5% Synergy
$0.43
Pull from the Grave+4% Synergy
$0.18
Song of Totentanz+3% Synergy
$3.28
Blood Money+3% Synergy
$2.80
Eaten Alive+3% Synergy
$0.25
Hit the Mother Lode+2% Synergy
$0.76
Seize the Spotlight+1% Synergy
$15.30
Sundering Eruption+0% Synergy
$1.66
Seize the Spoils+0% Synergy
$0.24
Chandra's Ignition0% Synergy
$8.22
Diabolic Intent-2% Synergy
$16.88
Blasphemous Edict-2% Synergy
$4.63
Victimize-3% Synergy
$1.45
Feed the Swarm-16% Synergy
$0.16
Sign in Blood-17% Synergy
$4.03
Vandalblast-21% Synergy
$1.08
Blasphemous Act-33% Synergy
$0.85
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Phoenix Fleet Airship+26% Synergy
$1.05
Infantry Shield+18% Synergy
$0.91
The Fire Nation Drill+12% Synergy
$0.29
Twin Blades+12% Synergy
$0.18
Fire Nation Turret+11% Synergy
$7.44
Idol of Oblivion+11% Synergy
$2.03
Fire Nation Warship+10% Synergy
$0.12
Diamond Pick-Axe+10% Synergy
$1.84
Oni-Cult Anvil+9% Synergy
$0.27
War Balloon+8% Synergy
$0.18
RMS Titanic+8% Synergy
$5.47
Beamtown Beatstick+8% Synergy
$0.73
The Reaver Cleaver+7% Synergy
$29.67
Goldvein Pick+7% Synergy
$0.33
Fountainport Bell+5% Synergy
$0.25
Tarrian's Journal+5% Synergy
$0.53
Vat of Rebirth+5% Synergy
$0.34
Magnifying Glass+5% Synergy
$0.22
Wayfarer's Bauble+5% Synergy
$4.67
Prized Statue+3% Synergy
$0.35
Ragged Short Spear+3% Synergy
$0.18
Ashnod's Altar+3% Synergy
$15.67
Collector's Vault+3% Synergy
$0.97
Skullclamp+3% Synergy
$5.81
Phyrexian Altar+0% Synergy
$55.99
Swiftfoot Boots-18% Synergy
$2.25
Lightning Greaves-23% Synergy
$4.71
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Zhao, Ruthless Admiral's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Firebender Ascension+20% Synergy
$0.86
Fire Nation Occupation+15% Synergy
$0.33
Swampsnare Trap+12% Synergy
$0.13
Bastion of Remembrance+10% Synergy
$0.38
Elemental Mastery+8% Synergy
$0.52
Fire Nation's Conquest+8% Synergy
$0.35
The Legend of Roku+7% Synergy
$10.53
Into the Pit+7% Synergy
$0.30
The Rise of Sozin+7% Synergy
$1.70
Goblin Bombardment+6% Synergy
$2.61
Bitterblossom+6% Synergy
$31.93
Sticky Fingers+6% Synergy
$0.29
Curse of Opulence+5% Synergy
$4.26
Scavenger's Talent+5% Synergy
$1.11
Daring Piracy+5% Synergy
$0.40
Guild Artisan+4% Synergy
$0.26
Fated Firepower+3% Synergy
$4.64
Spiteful Banditry+3% Synergy
$7.98
Shiny Impetus+2% Synergy
$0.23
Alchemist's Talent+2% Synergy
$11.95
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker+2% Synergy
$5.89
Revel in Riches+2% Synergy
$19.44
Descent into Avernus+0% Synergy
$13.78
Black Market Connections0% Synergy
$10.75
Phyrexian Arena-17% Synergy
$4.14
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Zhao, Ruthless Admiral to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Liliana, Dreadhorde General+3% Synergy
$7.32
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Fire Nation Palace+30% Synergy
$1.77
Fountainport+14% Synergy
$2.99
Realm of Koh+12% Synergy
$0.37
Treasure Vault+11% Synergy
$2.10
High Market+7% Synergy
$0.44
Susur Secundi, Void Altar+7% Synergy
$4.35
Midgar, City of Mako+6% Synergy
$1.93
Mines of Moria+3% Synergy
$3.51
Phyrexian Tower+0% Synergy
$28.01
Rogue's Passage-10% Synergy
$0.36
Bojuka Bog-10% Synergy
$1.81
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-12% Synergy
$54.10
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Tundra Tank+10% Synergy
$0.16
Barrels of Blasting Jelly+10% Synergy
$0.16
Bender's Waterskin+9% Synergy
$0.98
Mind Stone+5% Synergy
$0.32
Glittering Stockpile+5% Synergy
$0.39
Crowded Crypt+5% Synergy
$0.79
Commander's Sphere+3% Synergy
$0.31
Fellwar Stone-17% Synergy
$0.93
Sol Ring-21% Synergy
$1.44
Arcane Signet-22% Synergy
$0.56
Rakdos Signet-26% Synergy
$4.46
Talisman of Indulgence-27% Synergy
$1.86
Lands
The mana base foundation for Zhao, Ruthless Admiral decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Boiling Rock Prison+29% Synergy
$0.23
Evolving Wilds+21% Synergy
$0.25
Terramorphic Expanse+21% Synergy
$0.27
Fabled Passage+12% Synergy
$1.12
Thriving Bluff+10% Synergy
$0.20
Thriving Moor+10% Synergy
$0.19
Rumble Arena+9% Synergy
$0.22
Maestros Theater+8% Synergy
$0.32
Myriad Landscape+7% Synergy
$0.32
Escape Tunnel+7% Synergy
$0.28
Demolition Field+7% Synergy
$0.25
Kazuul's Fury+6% Synergy
$0.67
Promising Vein+5% Synergy
$0.32
Billiard Room+5% Synergy
$0.63
Shire Terrace+4% Synergy
$0.29
Vibrant Cityscape+4% Synergy
$0.30
Riveteers Overlook+3% Synergy
$0.29
Prismatic Vista+2% Synergy
$32.40
Tramway Station+2% Synergy
$0.20
Mountain+2% Synergy
$0.08
Sundering Eruption+0% Synergy
$1.66
Swamp+0% Synergy
$0.08
Ash Barrens+0% Synergy
$0.27
Path of Ancestry-3% Synergy
$0.25
Fell the Profane-3% Synergy
$3.90
Bloodfell Caves-7% Synergy
$0.23
Badlands-8% Synergy
Blazemire Verge-8% Synergy
$9.52
Malakir Rebirth-8% Synergy
$13.55
Canyon Slough-9% Synergy
$0.23
Bloodstained Mire-12% Synergy
$17.51
Rakdos Carnarium-12% Synergy
$0.37
Blightstep Pathway-13% Synergy
$5.84
Exotic Orchard-13% Synergy
$0.23
Raucous Theater-14% Synergy
$10.72
Haunted Ridge-14% Synergy
$8.42
Blackcleave Cliffs-14% Synergy
$2.72
Sulfurous Springs-17% Synergy
$1.30
Graven Cairns-18% Synergy
$4.87
Shadowblood Ridge-19% Synergy
$0.37
Foreboding Ruins-19% Synergy
$0.24
Dragonskull Summit-19% Synergy
$0.46
Temple of Malice-21% Synergy
$0.23
Tainted Peak-22% Synergy
$1.26
Command Tower-22% Synergy
$0.30
Luxury Suite-25% Synergy
$9.03
Blood Crypt-25% Synergy
$9.14
Smoldering Marsh-27% Synergy
$0.29
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