Zhao, the Moon Slayer
$0.32
$0.32Legendary Creature — Human Soldier
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Popularity
Proven Option
Well-established with solid community support.
Ranking
#2255
Current Rank
510
Decks
Links & Decks
Mono-Red Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
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$0.37
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zhao, the Moon Slayer decks.
Tomik, Izzet Sparkmage+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.31
Koth, the Geomancer+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.30
Curse-Marred Demon+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.57
Samut, Hazoret's Champion+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.03
Pyre Rhymer+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.36
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Zhao, the Moon Slayer's abilities and overall game plan.
Magus of the Moon+61% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$3.53
Blood Moon+55% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$7.18
Winter Moon+55% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.90
Burning Earth+43% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$2.32
Ruination+40% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$3.83
Sunspine Lynx+38% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$1.93
Price of Progress+37% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$8.47
Stranglehold+37% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$6.79
Koth, Fire of Resistance+36% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.39
Harsh Mentor+36% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.36
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zhao, the Moon Slayer decks.
Magus of the Moon+61% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$3.53
Blood Moon+55% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$7.18
Winter Moon+55% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.90
Sunspine Lynx+38% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$1.93
Redirect Lightning+29% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$10.94
Vandalblast+18% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$2.58
Lightning Bolt+12% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.89
Blasphemous Act+9% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$1.78
Ruby Medallion+3% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$14.44
Chaos Warp-8% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.80
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
The One Ring+10% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$107.32
Gamble+9% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$17.88
Jeska's Will+6% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$41.64
Mox Diamond+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1119.70
Chrome Mox+6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$164.54
Mana Vault+4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$111.47
Underworld Breach+4% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$10.34
Grim Monolith+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$477.01
Ancient Tomb-1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$125.70
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Zhao, the Moon Slayer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Harsh Mentor+36% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.36
Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate+28% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.17
Treasure Nabber+28% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$2.72
Razorkin Needlehead+28% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$5.97
Avatar Roku, Firebender+27% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$10.58
Zo-Zu the Punisher+27% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$8.88
Electro, Assaulting Battery+26% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$3.42
Leyline Tyrant+22% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$2.00
Scytheclaw Raptor+21% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.30
Zuko, Exiled Prince+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.23
Firebending Student+20% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.46
Combustion Man+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.28
Hexing Squelcher+16% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$20.14
Immolation Shaman+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.45
Rampaging Ferocidon+15% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$2.00
Urabrask the Hidden+14% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$4.47
Simian Spirit Guide+14% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$3.01
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer+13% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$40.72
Fire Sages+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.15
Spawn of Thraxes+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.36
Etali, Primal Storm+11% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.56
Dualcaster Mage+11% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$3.52
Anger+10% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.52
Solemn Simulacrum+10% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.48
Cemetery Gatekeeper+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.21
Lavaleaper+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.30
Rug of Smothering+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.57
Iroh, Dragon of the West+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.50
Scrawling Crawler+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$5.32
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell+8% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$3.59
Akoum Hellkite+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.43
Maelstrom Artisan+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.27
Krenko's Buzzcrusher+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.26
Magmatic Hellkite+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.59
Imperial Recruiter+6% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$12.33
Magus of the Wheel+6% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.22
Blazing Firesinger+6% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.37
Ashling, Flame Dancer+6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.76
Burnished Hart+6% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.29
Screaming Nemesis+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$8.07
Professional Face-Breaker+5% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$4.86
Silent Arbiter+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$9.60
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant+3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.44
Birgi, God of Storytelling+2% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$27.57
Desert Were-Worm+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.41
Treasonous Ogre+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$19.89
Neheb, the Eternal+1% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$8.31
Twinflame Tyrant0% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$25.33
Iron Myr-1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.70
Runaway Steam-Kin-7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.78
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zhao, the Moon Slayer safe.
Price of Progress+37% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$8.47
Solstice Revelations+20% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.31
Pyretic Ritual+15% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$6.77
Red Elemental Blast+14% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$10.21
Fire Nation Attacks+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.20
Pyroblast+13% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$10.48
Deflecting Swat+13% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$73.65
The Last Agni Kai+11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$2.04
Desperate Ritual+11% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$5.94
Seething Song+10% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$10.99
Firebending Lesson+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.26
Lightning Strike+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.27
Seismic Strike+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.11
Volcanic Offering+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.72
Zuko's Exile+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.29
Combustion Technique+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.30
Cunning Maneuver+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.23
How to Start a Riot+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.16
Reverberate+4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.86
Downhill Charge+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.27
Flare of Duplication+3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.88
Big Score+3% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.47
Unexpected Windfall+2% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$2.15
Comet Storm+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.08
Reiterate+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$17.81
Wild Magic Surge+0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.36
Tibalt's Trickery+0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$11.89
Untimely Malfunction+0% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$7.57
Shock0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.29
Abrade0% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.25
Demand Answers-1% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.66
Return the Favor-2% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.97
Flashback-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.87
Valakut Awakening-2% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$15.28
Thrill of Possibility-5% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.24
Bolt Bend-5% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$5.96
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Zhao, the Moon Slayer's game plan and control the board.
Ruination+40% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$3.83
Sozin's Comet+28% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$2.47
Price of Freedom+20% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.35
From the Ashes+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$3.25
Cleansing Wildfire+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.54
Gamble+9% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$17.88
Mana Geyser+9% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$1.24
Irencrag Feat+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.58
Bumi Bash+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.16
Molten Rain+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.33
Wake of Destruction+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.25
Jeska's Will+6% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$41.64
Pillage+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.22
Iroh's Demonstration+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.29
Stone Rain+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.22
Worldfire+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$35.13
Wheel of Fortune+5% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$3850.00
Wildfire+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.04
Insurrection+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$12.21
Jet's Brainwashing+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.20
Rite of Flame+4% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$6.43
Jokulhaups+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$8.45
Seismic Spike+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.17
Fireball+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.31
Crackle with Power+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$9.37
Twinflame+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.97
Wheel of Misfortune+2% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$6.83
Molten Duplication+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$15.11
Chain Reaction+1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.27
Fiery Confluence+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.38
Cathartic Reunion+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.23
Faithless Looting+0% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.53
Sundering Eruption0% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.91
Wrenn's Resolve0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.75
Reckless Impulse-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.24
Disrupt Decorum-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.12
Shatterskull Smashing-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$7.32
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Vexing Bauble+23% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$1.92
Fire Nation Turret+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$6.76
Grafdigger's Cage+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.99
Ankh of Mishra+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$11.47
Torpor Orb+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$5.17
Damping Sphere+12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.59
Winter Orb+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$22.69
God-Pharaoh's Statue+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.89
The One Ring+10% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$107.32
Dingus Egg+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.48
Crucible of Worlds+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$32.15
Staff of the Flame Magus+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.16
Weathered Runestone+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.31
Cursed Totem+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.71
The Fire Crystal+6% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$8.54
Ensnaring Bridge+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$10.59
Defense Grid+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$7.20
Trinisphere+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$34.82
Static Orb+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$15.76
Twin Blades+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.21
Lightning Greaves+3% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$5.30
Mycosynth Lattice+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$34.51
Crawlspace+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$9.16
Sword of the Animist+2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$5.61
Mithril Coat+0% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$22.41
Commander's Plate+0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$36.56
Blackblade Reforged0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.07
Wayfarer's Bauble-2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.31
Swiftfoot Boots-5% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$1.89
The Reaver Cleaver-6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$27.59
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Zhao, the Moon Slayer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Burning Earth+43% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$2.32
Stranglehold+37% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$6.79
Price of Glory+32% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$11.28
Manabarbs+23% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$5.14
War's Toll+20% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$10.67
The Legend of Roku+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$6.26
Fated Firepower+14% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$4.28
Smoke+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$8.90
Citadel of Pain+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$3.69
Braid of Fire+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$22.89
Sulfuric Vortex+12% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$1.74
Firebender Ascension+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.72
Roiling Vortex+9% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.59
Claws of Valakut+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.38
Impending Disaster+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.23
Spellshock+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.34
Underworld Breach+4% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$10.34
Last Light of Durin's Day+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.28
There and Back Again+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$6.92
Fiery Emancipation+2% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$12.46
Count on Luck+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.42
Valakut Exploration+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.93
Repercussion+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$16.60
Maximum Carnage+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.76
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.71
Powerbalance+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.35
Aggravated Assault+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$36.79
City on Fire-4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$10.00
Descent into Avernus-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$11.59
Curse of Opulence-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.10
Impact Tremors-16% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.74
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Zhao, the Moon Slayer to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Koth, Fire of Resistance+36% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.39
Koth of the Hammer+23% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$2.04
Chandra, Torch of Defiance+11% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.96
Chandra, Awakened Inferno+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$11.21
Karn, the Great Creator+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$5.01
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$23.98
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Fire Nation Palace+18% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$1.40
Strip Mine+12% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$21.14
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle+12% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$16.95
Wasteland+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$25.46
Ghost Quarter+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.92
Urza's Saga+0% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$38.19
Ancient Tomb-1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$125.70
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$46.64
Arena of Glory-8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$8.72
Forgotten Cave-10% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.29
War Room-17% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.42
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Mox Amber+11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$84.51
Bender's Waterskin+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.89
Mox Diamond+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1119.70
Chrome Mox+6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$164.54
Lotus Petal+5% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$40.85
Mana Vault+4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$111.47
Mox Opal+4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$221.60
Throne of Eldraine+3% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$29.39
Grim Monolith+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$477.01
Cursed Mirror+2% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.29
Extraplanar Lens+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$13.99
Hedron Archive+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.53
Nyx Lotus+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.52
Thran Dynamo+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.16
Worn Powerstone+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.38
Caged Sun+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.89
Everflowing Chalice+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.89
Commander's Sphere0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.78
Fire Diamond-1% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.34
Thought Vessel-1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.49
Arcane Signet-2% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.41
Glittering Stockpile-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.43
Fellwar Stone-3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.22
Liquimetal Torque-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.19
Sol Ring-5% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$1.35
Mind Stone-5% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.30
Lands
The mana base foundation for Zhao, the Moon Slayer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Snow-Covered Mountain+7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.46
Demolition Field+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.50
Gemstone Caverns+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$62.77
Sundering Eruption0% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.91
Valakut Awakening-2% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$15.28
Shatterskull Smashing-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$7.32
Pinnacle Monk-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.75
Mountain-5% Synergy
in 89% of decks
$0.10
Myriad Landscape-7% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.24
Zhao, the Moon Slayer Deck Stats
Based on 510 Zhao, the Moon Slayer decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 17 |
| 3 | 17 |
| 4 | 12 |
| 5 | 4 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 9 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 20
- Instant 11
- Sorcery 10
- Artifact 13
- Enchantment 8
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 20 |
| Instant | 11 |
| Sorcery | 10 |
| Artifact | 13 |
| Enchantment | 8 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 33 basic, 3 nonbasic
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Nov 2025 · #839
Oct 2026 · #2503
| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 839 |
| 2025-12 | 1136 |
| 2026-01 | 1440 |
| 2026-02 | 1656 |
| 2026-03 | 1803 |
| 2026-04 | 1947 |
| 2026-05 | 1928 |
| 2026-06 | 2420 |
| 2026-07 | 1950 |
| 2026-08 | 2266 |
| 2026-09 | 2229 |
| 2026-10 | 2503 |
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