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Zhao, Ruthless Admiral
Legendary Creature · Human SoldierFirebending
TCGplayer market · TLA #252 nonfoil
$0.13 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- −13.3%
- EDHREC rank
- #14,940 Up 40 in 30 days
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Zhao, Ruthless Admiral Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.13, flat over 7 days, down 13.3% over 30 days, down 13.3% over 90 days.
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Zhao, Ruthless Admiral Printings & Prices
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Zhao, Ruthless Admiral: Buylist Offers
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| Card Kingdom | TLA #252 | Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | TLA #252 | Nonfoil |
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral Rules Text & Legality
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral
Firebending 2 (Whenever this creature attacks, add {R}{R}. This mana lasts until end of combat.)
Whenever you sacrifice another permanent, creatures you control get +1/+0 until end of turn.
"We are the sons and daughters of fire, the superior element!"
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
- AlchemyLegal
- BrawlLegal
- CommanderLegal
- Competitive BrawlLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- Future StandardLegal
- GladiatorLegal
- HistoricLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- PioneerLegal
- StandardLegal
- Standard BrawlLegal
- TimelessLegal
- VintageLegal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- PreDHNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral Rulings
- Oct 2, 2025
"Firebending N" is a keyword that represents the ability "Whenever this creature attacks, add N {R}. Until end of combat, you don't lose this mana as steps end."
- Oct 2, 2025
Any other mana you add during combat will still be lost as normal when moving between steps of combat.
- Oct 2, 2025
Firebending abilities aren't mana abilities. They use the stack and can be responded to.
- Oct 2, 2025
Mana from firebending abilities isn't lost until you leave combat and go to your second main phase. It can be used at any time during combat, even after combat damage has been dealt.
- Oct 2, 2025
Multiple instances of firebending on the same creature trigger separately, each granting you the appropriate amount of mana.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral has been reprinted 2 times. The Avatar: The Last Airbender reprint cut the price 67% in 30 days.
- Nov 21, 2025Avatar: The Last Airbender · foilTLA #252
- Nov 21, 2025Avatar: The Last AirbenderTLA #252
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral in Commander
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral is the #14,940 most-played card on EDHREC, up 40 places over the last 30 days.
#14,940
EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 40 in 30 days
across all Commander decks Up 40 in 30 days
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral FAQ
How much is Zhao, Ruthless Admiral worth?
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral is worth about $0.13 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 10, 2026.
Is Zhao, Ruthless Admiral legal in Commander?
Yes. Zhao, Ruthless Admiral is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Zhao, Ruthless Admiral been reprinted?
Yes. Zhao, Ruthless Admiral has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Zhao, Ruthless Admiral cheap?
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral trades at about $0.13; 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,940 on EDHREC).