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Zhao, Ruthless Admiral
LEGENDARY CREATURE — HUMAN SOLDIER Uncommon
Avatar: The Last Airbender EDHREC #14,946
$0.20
+11.1%
7 days
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Zhao, Ruthless Admiral price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.20.
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral Price Summary
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral's current headline price is $0.20.
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral Printings & Prices
1 printings
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Zhao, Ruthless Admiral: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
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| Card Kingdom | TLA #252 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TLA #252 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral Rulings
5 most recent
- 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
2 printings
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral has been reprinted 2 times. The Avatar: The Last Airbender reprint cut the price 67% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLA #252 | 2025-11-21 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| TLA #252 | 2025-11-21 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral in Commander
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral is the #14,946 most-played card on EDHREC, up 110 places over the last 30 days.
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral FAQ
How much is Zhao, Ruthless Admiral worth?
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral is worth about $0.20 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $0.20 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#14,946 on EDHREC).