Zhao, Ruthless Admiral
~$0.13 low · ~$0.24 high
Multicolor. Legendary Creature — Human Soldier
Avatar: The Last Airbender #252 · Illustrated by Yuumei
Avatar: The Last Airbender #252 · Illustrated by YuumeiWhat is Zhao, Ruthless Admiral worth?
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Oracle text
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.
3/4
"We are the sons and daughters of fire, the superior element!"
Format legality
The only printing of Zhao, Ruthless Admiral
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Avatar: The Last Airbender tla #252· 2025uncommon· Cardmarket €0.09 · €0.06 foil | uncommon | $0.13 | $0.24 | €0.09€0.06 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2025
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 4
- EDHREC rank
- #14,994 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Firebending
- Artist
- Yuumei
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Avatar: The Last Airbender card (#252).
0252 · TLA · U · EN
- 0252Collector number: this card's place in the set list.
- TLASet code for Avatar: The Last Airbender
- UUncommon
- ENPrinted in English
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (5)
2025-10-02
"Firebending N" is a keyword that represents the ability "Whenever this creature attacks, add N
. Until end of combat, you don't lose this mana as steps end."2025-10-02
Any other mana you add during combat will still be lost as normal when moving between steps of combat.
2025-10-02
Multiple instances of firebending on the same creature trigger separately, each granting you the appropriate amount of mana.
2025-10-02
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.
2025-10-02
Firebending abilities aren't mana abilities. They use the stack and can be responded to.
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