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Julia Maddalena
Mar 6, 2026
Julia Maddalena
Fire and Ice: Which Cards Are Hot and Cold for Arcades, the Strategist?
This week on Fire and Ice, we'll see which cards are getting chucked over the wall. What's hot and what's not for Arcades, the Strategist?
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7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Axebane Guardian
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
88%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
86%synergy
Wall of Denial
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
85%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
83%inclusion55 decks66 decks
77%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
80%inclusion53 decks66 decks
74%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
80%inclusion53 decks66 decks
73%synergy
High Alert
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
72%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
69%synergy
Perimeter Captain
74%inclusion49 decks66 decks
69%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
74%inclusion49 decks66 decks
67%synergy
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74%inclusion49 decks66 decks
66%synergy
Assault Formation
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
65%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
64%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
63%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
61%synergy
Crystal Barricade
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
62%synergy
Tower Defense
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
59%synergy
Wall of Junk
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
59%synergy
Counterspell
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Frost
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Aura Shards
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
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Weathered Sentinels
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
55%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Hover Barrier
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Tree of Redemption
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
48%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Wall of Runes
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Vine Trellis
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
44%inclusion28 decks64 decks
40%synergy
Walking Bulwark
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Shield Sphere
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Angelic Wall
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Glare
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Roots
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Steel Wall
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Shards
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Towering Titan
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Carven Caryatid
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Essence
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Fog Bank
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Fortified Rampart
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Riptide Turtle
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Flumph
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Jungle Barrier
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Rampart Architect
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Geist of the Archives
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Wall
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Portcullis Vine
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Mulch
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Nets
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Gargantuan
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Vines
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Eerie Interlude
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Bar the Door
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Return to Nature
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-16%synergy
Bant Charm
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Solidarity
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Dive Down
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Render Silent
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Naturalize
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
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Dusk // Dawn
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Fell the Mighty
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Farseek
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Cultivate
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Destined Confrontation
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Reunion of the House
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Lore
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Last March of the Ents
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Raise the Past
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Three Visits
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-19%synergy
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Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Meekstone
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Shield
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Stoneskin
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Angelic Chorus
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Unnatural Growth
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Assemble the Players
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Shield
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
2%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Primal Rage
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Rolling Stones
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Smile at Death
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Always Watching
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
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Huatli, the Sun's Heart
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Access Tunnel
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion53 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion50 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Signet
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion65 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Island
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion60 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Seaside Citadel
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Canopy Vista
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Breeding Pool
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Temple Garden
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Brushland
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
27%inclusion17 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Blossoming Sands
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Gate
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Fortified Village
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Bastion
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Treva's Ruins
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Hushwood Verge
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Verge
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Plenty
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
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