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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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Formidable Speaker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shield Sphere
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
97%synergy
Crystal Barricade
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
95%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
Axebane Guardian
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
93%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Wall of Omens
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Wall of Roots
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
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Sunscape Familiar
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Eladamri's Call
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
High Alert
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Mana Drain
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Mystic Remora
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Swan Song
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
55%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
72%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Worldly Tutor
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
75%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Force of Will
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Mystical Tutor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Creatures
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Kelp
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Noble Hierarch
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Carven Caryatid
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Birds of Paradise
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Perimeter Captain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Walking Ballista
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Vine Trellis
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Coral Colony
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Mulch
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Displacer Kitten
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Bloom Tender
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Runes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Angelic Wall
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Steel Wall
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Doorkeeper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Denial
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Secret Door
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Delighted Halfling
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Arbor Adherent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Enduring Vitality
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mockingbird
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Tree of Redemption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Excavated Wall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Junk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Eternal Witness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Force of Negation
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Veil of Summer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Heroic Intervention
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Flusterstorm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Emergency Eject
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Eerie Interlude
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mental Misstep
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Crop Rotation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Tower Defense
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Beast Within
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Ghostway
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Akroma's Will
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Thraben Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Autumn's Veil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Ephemerate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Get Lost
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Chord of Calling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Permission Denied
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Noxious Revival
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Commandeer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Path to Exile
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-34%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Miscast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Finale of Devastation
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Wargate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Neoform
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Fabricate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Winds of Abandon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Mighty
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Last March of the Ents
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Farseek
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-30%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Personal Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Meekstone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Staff of Domination
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Impostor Syndrome
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Assault Formation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Freed from the Real
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Intruder Alarm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Aluren
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Brave the Sands
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Aura Shards
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Deafening Silence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Omniscience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Burgeoning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Exchange of Words
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Overgrowth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mana Crypt
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Windswept Heath
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Polluted Delta
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Temple Garden
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Sea of Clouds
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Island
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Forest
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Plains
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Witch Enchanter
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Urban Retreat
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Cavern of Souls
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Scalding Tarn
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Flooded Grove
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Brushland
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Wooded Bastion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Willowrush Verge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Hushwood Verge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-32%synergy
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