Zuko, Seeking Honor

BRRakdos{2}{B/R}$0.13
Legendary Creature — Human Noble
Zuko, Seeking Honor card art

Firebending 1 (Whenever this creature attacks, add {R}. This mana lasts until end of combat.) Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, Zuko gains first strike until end of turn. Whenever Zuko deals combat damage to a player, put a +1/+1 counter on him.

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How Zuko decks play in EDH

Zuko, Seeking Honor is a Rakdos commander in black and red costing 2B/R, and its legendary creature - human noble line shapes the whole deck around it. It cares about +1/+1 counters, so counter-doubling effects and creatures that grow on their own carry the deck. The payoff is combat damage, so evasion and extra-combat effects matter more than raw power. The cards below are the ones Zuko, Seeking Honor decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.

Most-played cards

20 cards · about $4.76

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Ramp (2)

Fire Nation Attacks
Fire Nation Attacks
$0.22
Zuko, Exiled Prince
Zuko, Exiled Prince
$0.11

Card draw (1)

Óin the Brave
Óin the Brave
$0.19

Removal (4)

Stingerquill Charm
Stingerquill Charm
$0.39
Zuko's Offense
Zuko's Offense
$0.22
Firebending Lesson
Firebending Lesson
$0.25
Lightning Strike
Lightning Strike
$0.10

Creatures (7)

Fire Nation Soldier
Fire Nation Soldier
$0.14
Warship Scout
Warship Scout
$0.18
Lightning Berserker
Lightning Berserker
$0.17
Capital Guard
Capital Guard
$0.17
Freedom Fighter Recruit
Freedom Fighter Recruit
$0.13
Dragon Moose
Dragon Moose
$0.13
Firebending Student
Firebending Student
$0.51

Synergy & payoffs (5)

Ajani's Anguish
Ajani's Anguish
$1.11
Reverent Howl
Reverent Howl
$0.17
Captive Flame
Captive Flame
$0.14
Kyoshi Battle Fan
Kyoshi Battle Fan
$0.10
Rush of Adrenaline
Rush of Adrenaline
$0.14

Lands (1)

Goblin-town
Goblin-town
$0.19

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Zuko deck questions

What colours can I use in a Zuko, Seeking Honor deck?

Zuko, Seeking Honor has a Rakdos colour identity, so every card in the deck must be black and red or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.

What are the best cards for Zuko, Seeking Honor?

The cards played most often in Zuko, Seeking Honor decks include Ajani's Anguish, Stingerquill Charm, Goblin-town. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.

How much does a Zuko, Seeking Honor deck cost?

The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $4.76 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.

Can I build a Zuko, Seeking Honor deck from cards I already own?

Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.

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