Zhao, Ruthless Admiral
TLAAvatar: The Last Airbender/#252/2025Uncommon
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.08
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.14
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.14TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 7.7%30d▲ 16.7%90d▼ 6.7%
90d high
$0.20
90d low
$0.10
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.14
Avatar: The Last Airbender
- Up 16.7% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 30% below its 90 day high of $0.20.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 93% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Creature — Human Soldier
Firebending 2 (Whenever this creature attacks, add . This mana lasts until end of combat.)
Whenever you sacrifice another permanent, creatures you control get +1/+0 until end of turn.
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Keywords
Firebending
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (5)
wotc2 Oct 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.
wotc2 Oct 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."
wotc2 Oct 2025
Firebending abilities aren't mana abilities. They use the stack and can be responded to.
wotc2 Oct 2025
Any other mana you add during combat will still be lost as normal when moving between steps of combat.
wotc2 Oct 2025
Multiple instances of firebending on the same creature trigger separately, each granting you the appropriate amount of mana.
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About this card
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral is a Legendary Creature — Human Soldier, with mana cost {2}{B/R}{B/R} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.14 (up 16.7% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral FAQ
How much is Zhao, Ruthless Admiral worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Zhao, Ruthless Admiral is $0.14. It is up 16.7% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.10 to $0.20.
What is the cheapest printing of Zhao, Ruthless Admiral?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Avatar: The Last Airbender at $0.14 on TCGplayer.
What set was Zhao, Ruthless Admiral first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from TLA #252, released 2025-11-21.
Is there a foil version of Zhao, Ruthless Admiral?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.27 versus $0.14 for nonfoil, which is 93% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Zhao, Ruthless Admiral legal in Commander?
Yes, Zhao, Ruthless Admiral is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Zhao, Ruthless Admiral legal in Modern?
Yes, Zhao, Ruthless Admiral is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Zhao, Ruthless Admiral legal in Standard?
Yes, Zhao, Ruthless Admiral is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Zhao, Ruthless Admiral do?
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral is a Legendary Creature — Human Soldier with mana cost {2}{B/R}{B/R}. Its Oracle text reads: "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.".