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Zhao, Ruthless Admiral: aggro
Price tag $0.15

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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Zhao, Ruthless Admiral's aggro builds — cards that lean hardest into the aggro theme.

Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+73% Synergy $0.38
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+66% Synergy $3.26
Big Score Big Score
+60% Synergy $0.60

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Zhao, Ruthless Admiral aggro game on their own.

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+31% Synergy $125.34
Necropotence Necropotence
+14% Synergy $37.03
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+14% Synergy $158.66
The One Ring The One Ring
+12% Synergy $101.75
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+6% Synergy $62.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+2% Synergy $70.03

Creatures

Creatures that carry the aggro plan in Zhao, Ruthless Admiral decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+56% Synergy $0.38
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+56% Synergy $3.42
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+53% Synergy $0.39
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+52% Synergy $13.89
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+51% Synergy $0.37
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+47% Synergy $2.37
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+47% Synergy $5.19
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+45% Synergy $5.89
Prosperous Bandit Prosperous Bandit
+40% Synergy $0.33
Nested Shambler Nested Shambler
+40% Synergy $0.24
Beetle-Headed Merchants Beetle-Headed Merchants
+40% Synergy $0.10
Pirate Peddlers Pirate Peddlers
+40% Synergy $0.13
Ruthless Knave Ruthless Knave
+39% Synergy $0.16
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+39% Synergy $3.26
Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder
+39% Synergy $3.96
Legion Loyalist Legion Loyalist
+39% Synergy $5.72
Hoarding Ogre Hoarding Ogre
+39% Synergy $0.17
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+39% Synergy $17.29
Vindictive Warden Vindictive Warden
+38% Synergy $0.11
Cruel Administrator Cruel Administrator
+38% Synergy $0.22
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+37% Synergy $3.01
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+36% Synergy $0.29
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
+36% Synergy $0.12
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+36% Synergy $0.75
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+35% Synergy $0.25
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+34% Synergy $0.27
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
+33% Synergy $0.34
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+31% Synergy $13.55
Scuzzback Scrounger Scuzzback Scrounger
+30% Synergy $0.83
Sengir Autocrat Sengir Autocrat
+20% Synergy $0.37
God-Eternal Bontu God-Eternal Bontu
+20% Synergy $0.31
Young Red Dragon Young Red Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.23
Gurmag Angler Gurmag Angler
+20% Synergy $0.19
Spawn-Gang Commander Spawn-Gang Commander
+20% Synergy $0.30
Abundant Maw Abundant Maw
+20% Synergy $0.08
Marut Marut
+20% Synergy $0.10
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+19% Synergy $0.28
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+19% Synergy $0.36
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+19% Synergy $0.54
Venerated Stormsinger Venerated Stormsinger
+19% Synergy $0.33
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+18% Synergy $0.31
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+18% Synergy $2.61
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+18% Synergy $0.23
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+17% Synergy $2.27
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+17% Synergy $0.16
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+17% Synergy $27.74
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+16% Synergy $0.34
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+16% Synergy $3.50
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+10% Synergy $45.74
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+5% Synergy $0.32

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Zhao, Ruthless Admiral's aggro deck ahead.

Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+56% Synergy $3.50
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+31% Synergy $9.87
Village Rites Village Rites
+25% Synergy $0.74
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+22% Synergy $3.35
Punishing Fire Punishing Fire
+20% Synergy $0.32
Deadly Derision Deadly Derision
+20% Synergy $0.24
Searing Blaze Searing Blaze
+20% Synergy $0.96
Dark Triumph Dark Triumph
+20% Synergy $0.28
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+20% Synergy $0.28
Unholy Heat Unholy Heat
+20% Synergy $0.27
Pyrokinesis Pyrokinesis
+20% Synergy $2.99
Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+20% Synergy $0.32
Abrade Abrade
+19% Synergy $0.28
Plunge into Darkness Plunge into Darkness
+19% Synergy $10.48
Body Count Body Count
+19% Synergy $2.64
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+19% Synergy $0.29
How to Start a Riot How to Start a Riot
+19% Synergy $0.21
Cunning Maneuver Cunning Maneuver
+19% Synergy $0.17
Firebending Lesson Firebending Lesson
+19% Synergy $0.24
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+18% Synergy $0.29
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+18% Synergy $0.43
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+18% Synergy $0.33
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+18% Synergy $0.63
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+18% Synergy $0.29
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+17% Synergy $3.06
Shock Shock
+17% Synergy $0.12
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+13% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+12% Synergy $15.90
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+11% Synergy $11.06
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+10% Synergy $0.30
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+9% Synergy $2.31
Seething Song Seething Song
+8% Synergy $10.59
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+7% Synergy $0.46
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $12.67
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.27
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+2% Synergy $5.88
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $68.53
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-2% Synergy $3.27
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-22% Synergy $4.19
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-27% Synergy $0.38

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the aggro game plan forward for Zhao, Ruthless Admiral.

Deadly Precision Deadly Precision
+39% Synergy $0.13
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+38% Synergy $2.63
Megaton's Fate Megaton's Fate
+20% Synergy $0.30
Reprocess Reprocess
+20% Synergy $4.66
Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
+20% Synergy $0.27
Cut of the Profits Cut of the Profits
+20% Synergy $0.26
Burst of Speed Burst of Speed
+20% Synergy $0.15
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
+20% Synergy $0.13
Hellion Eruption Hellion Eruption
+20% Synergy $0.22
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+20% Synergy $0.25
Aang's Journey Aang's Journey
+20% Synergy $0.22
Zuko's Offense Zuko's Offense
+20% Synergy $0.28
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+19% Synergy $0.33
Worthy Cost Worthy Cost
+19% Synergy $0.19
Pitiless Carnage Pitiless Carnage
+19% Synergy $0.34
Crash Through Crash Through
+19% Synergy $0.13
Rakdos's Return Rakdos's Return
+19% Synergy $0.57
Warlord's Fury Warlord's Fury
+19% Synergy $0.34
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+19% Synergy $0.21
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+19% Synergy $0.36
Desperate Plea Desperate Plea
+19% Synergy $0.38
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+18% Synergy $0.66
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+18% Synergy $0.31
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+18% Synergy $0.39
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+18% Synergy $0.28
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+18% Synergy $5.19
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+17% Synergy $0.51
Insurrection Insurrection
+17% Synergy $10.04
Dread Return Dread Return
+16% Synergy $0.47
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+16% Synergy $15.14
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+16% Synergy $0.56
Blood Money Blood Money
+15% Synergy $0.91
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+14% Synergy $2092.91
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+14% Synergy $5.16
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+12% Synergy $16.10
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+12% Synergy $4.96
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Zhao, Ruthless Admiral aggro decks.

Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+39% Synergy $0.53
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+39% Synergy $0.54
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+39% Synergy $0.33
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+20% Synergy $5.44
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+20% Synergy $0.39
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+20% Synergy $0.18
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+20% Synergy $0.46
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+20% Synergy $6.58
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+20% Synergy $0.13
Phantom Train Phantom Train
+20% Synergy $0.11
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+19% Synergy $5.04
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+19% Synergy $19.70
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+19% Synergy $31.92
World Map World Map
+19% Synergy $0.27
Phoenix Fleet Airship Phoenix Fleet Airship
+19% Synergy $1.29
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+18% Synergy $0.89
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+18% Synergy $1.80
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+18% Synergy $0.41
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+18% Synergy $0.74
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+18% Synergy $0.93
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+17% Synergy $0.92
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+15% Synergy $13.63
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+14% Synergy $54.11
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+13% Synergy $6.79
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+10% Synergy $15.31
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+10% Synergy $6.62
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the aggro strategy in Zhao, Ruthless Admiral decks.

Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+30% Synergy $3.70
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+22% Synergy $18.31
Fallen Ideal Fallen Ideal
+20% Synergy $0.28
Betrothed of Fire Betrothed of Fire
+20% Synergy $0.22
Within Range Within Range
+20% Synergy $0.31
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+19% Synergy $1.32
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+19% Synergy $0.72
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+18% Synergy $0.26
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+18% Synergy $8.40
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+17% Synergy $35.19
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+17% Synergy $0.41
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+15% Synergy $0.33
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+10% Synergy $13.42

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Zhao, Ruthless Admiral's aggro game plan.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+18% Synergy $7.05

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Zhao, Ruthless Admiral aggro decks.

Strip Mine Strip Mine
+39% Synergy $20.51
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+35% Synergy $1.79
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+34% Synergy $1.53
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+21% Synergy $57.13
Haunted Fengraf Haunted Fengraf
+20% Synergy $0.34
Wasteland Wasteland
+19% Synergy $27.58
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+19% Synergy $0.94
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+18% Synergy $5.05
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+16% Synergy $2.49
High Market High Market
+16% Synergy $0.48
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+9% Synergy $26.16
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Zhao, Ruthless Admiral's aggro strategy.

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+32% Synergy $0.34
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+18% Synergy $0.18
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+17% Synergy $0.73
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+9% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $0.60
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-15% Synergy $2.99
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-18% Synergy $2.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-22% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-46% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Zhao, Ruthless Admiral's aggro decks.

Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+45% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+39% Synergy $0.39
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+37% Synergy $0.52
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+35% Synergy $39.06
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+33% Synergy $0.25
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+27% Synergy $17.82
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+24% Synergy $0.32
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+19% Synergy $0.18
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+18% Synergy $0.17
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+18% Synergy $0.30
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+18% Synergy $0.35
Tramway Station Tramway Station
+17% Synergy $0.09
Boiling Rock Prison Boiling Rock Prison
+17% Synergy $0.23
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+16% Synergy $0.31
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+13% Synergy $10.10
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+13% Synergy $17.02
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+13% Synergy $32.22
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+13% Synergy $38.66
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+12% Synergy $33.45
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+12% Synergy $30.45
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+12% Synergy $18.92
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+12% Synergy $15.90
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+11% Synergy $1.02
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+9% Synergy $8.94
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $12.67
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.24
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-2% Synergy $11.68
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-3% Synergy $0.52
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-3% Synergy $0.52
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.25
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-11% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-13% Synergy $0.28
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-15% Synergy $0.37
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-16% Synergy $8.45
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-18% Synergy $26.54
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-26% Synergy $0.32
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-27% Synergy $1.09
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-43% Synergy $0.35

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Zhao, Ruthless Admiral: aggro.

Arno Dorian Arno Dorian
Dragonlord Kolaghan Dragonlord Kolaghan
Fire Lord Ozai Fire Lord Ozai
Green Goblin, Revenant Green Goblin, Revenant
Grub, Storied Matriarch Grub, Storied Matriarch
Olivia, Mobilized for War Olivia, Mobilized for War
Ozai, the Phoenix King Ozai, the Phoenix King
Scarlet Spider, Kaine Scarlet Spider, Kaine
Seifer, Balamb Rival Seifer, Balamb Rival
Shadow the Hedgehog Shadow the Hedgehog
Shriek, Treblemaker Shriek, Treblemaker
The Master, Gallifrey's End The Master, Gallifrey's End
Tokka & Rahzar, Terrible Twos Tokka & Rahzar, Terrible Twos
Tymaret, the Murder King Tymaret, the Murder King
Ultimate Green Goblin Ultimate Green Goblin
Zuko, Conflicted Zuko, Conflicted
Zuko, Seeking Honor Zuko, Seeking Honor
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Amber Gristle O'Maul Agent of the Shadow Thieves Amber Gristle O'Maul // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Amber Gristle O'Maul Criminal Past Amber Gristle O'Maul // Criminal Past
Amber Gristle O'Maul Cultist of the Absolute Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute
Amber Gristle O'Maul Haunted One Amber Gristle O'Maul // Haunted One
Amber Gristle O'Maul Scion of Halaster Amber Gristle O'Maul // Scion of Halaster
Ellie, Brick Master Ellie, Vengeful Hunter Ellie, Brick Master // Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
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Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Jeska, Thrice Reborn Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Vial Smasher the Fierce Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Gut, True Soul Zealot Agent of the Iron Throne Gut, True Soul Zealot // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gut, True Soul Zealot Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gut, True Soul Zealot // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gut, True Soul Zealot Criminal Past Gut, True Soul Zealot // Criminal Past
Gut, True Soul Zealot Cultist of the Absolute Gut, True Soul Zealot // Cultist of the Absolute
Gut, True Soul Zealot Haunted One Gut, True Soul Zealot // Haunted One
Gut, True Soul Zealot Scion of Halaster Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels