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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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4.5%inclusion22 decks494 decks
0%synergy
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87%synergy
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86%synergy
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84%synergy
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79%synergy
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77%synergy
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77%synergy
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72%synergy
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70%synergy
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75%inclusion3.02K decks4.04K decks
69%synergy
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75%inclusion3.01K decks4.04K decks
68%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
73%inclusion2.94K decks4.04K decks
66%synergy
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73%inclusion2.94K decks4.04K decks
67%synergy
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72%inclusion2.91K decks4.04K decks
65%synergy
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70%inclusion2.81K decks4.04K decks
63%synergy
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69%inclusion2.81K decks4.04K decks
64%synergy
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66%inclusion2.67K decks4.04K decks
61%synergy
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64%inclusion2.60K decks4.04K decks
59%synergy
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64%inclusion2.59K decks4.04K decks
59%synergy
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10%inclusion410 decks4.04K decks
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58%synergy
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62%inclusion2.49K decks4.04K decks
57%synergy
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56%synergy
Wall of Runes
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51%synergy
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49%synergy
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48%synergy
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49%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
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46%synergy
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46%synergy
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50%inclusion2.02K decks4.04K decks
46%synergy
Angelic Wall
48%inclusion1.96K decks4.04K decks
45%synergy
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45%synergy
Tree of Redemption
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43%synergy
Wall of Glare
46%inclusion1.84K decks4.04K decks
42%synergy
Carven Caryatid
44%inclusion1.77K decks4.04K decks
40%synergy
Wall of Roots
43%inclusion1.74K decks4.04K decks
39%synergy
Fortified Rampart
42%inclusion1.69K decks4.04K decks
39%synergy
Flumph
41%inclusion1.66K decks4.04K decks
37%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
40%inclusion1.51K decks3.79K decks
37%synergy
Riptide Turtle
39%inclusion1.58K decks4.04K decks
36%synergy
Shield Sphere
39%inclusion1.57K decks4.04K decks
35%synergy
Wall of Mulch
38%inclusion1.52K decks4.04K decks
35%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
36%inclusion1.47K decks4.04K decks
33%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
36%inclusion1.44K decks4.04K decks
32%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
33%inclusion1.35K decks4.04K decks
30%synergy
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33%inclusion1.35K decks4.04K decks
31%synergy
Fog Bank
32%inclusion1.29K decks4.04K decks
29%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
31%inclusion1.27K decks4.04K decks
29%synergy
Steel Wall
31%inclusion1.25K decks4.04K decks
29%synergy
Jungle Barrier
31%inclusion1.24K decks4.04K decks
29%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
30%inclusion1.23K decks4.04K decks
28%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
27%inclusion1.08K decks4.04K decks
25%synergy
Wall of Shards
26%inclusion1.04K decks4.04K decks
23%synergy
Glacial Wall
25%inclusion1.01K decks4.04K decks
23%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
25%inclusion1.01K decks4.04K decks
23%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
25%inclusion866 decks3.48K decks
23%synergy
Wall of Tears
23%inclusion918 decks4.04K decks
21%synergy
Wall of Essence
22%inclusion885 decks4.04K decks
20%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
21%inclusion754 decks3.62K decks
19%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
20%inclusion823 decks4.04K decks
19%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
19%inclusion574 decks2.98K decks
17%synergy
Geist of the Archives
19%inclusion777 decks4.04K decks
18%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
19%inclusion757 decks4.04K decks
17%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
18%inclusion735 decks4.04K decks
17%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion718 decks4.04K decks
16%synergy
Portcullis Vine
18%inclusion708 decks4.04K decks
16%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
17%inclusion684 decks4.04K decks
15%synergy
Wall of Nets
17%inclusion673 decks4.04K decks
15%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
17%inclusion668 decks4.04K decks
15%synergy
Rampart Architect
17%inclusion304 decks1.84K decks
15%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion2.47K decks4.04K decks
-1%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion2.05K decks4.04K decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion1.84K decks4.04K decks
-3%synergy
Bar the Door
38%inclusion1.52K decks4.04K decks
35%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion1.47K decks4.04K decks
9%synergy
Eerie Interlude
36%inclusion1.46K decks4.04K decks
30%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion1.37K decks4.04K decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion1.26K decks4.04K decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion1.03K decks4.04K decks
-5%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion800 decks4.04K decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion743 decks4.04K decks
2%synergy
Bant Charm
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12%synergy
Growth Spiral
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3%synergy
Solidarity
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14%synergy
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12%synergy
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12%synergy
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11%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion442 decks4.04K decks
-6%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
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10%synergy
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8.8%inclusion357 decks4.04K decks
-18%synergy
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0%synergy
Nature's Claim
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3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
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0%synergy
Naturalize
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6%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.5%inclusion262 decks4.04K decks
4%synergy
Cancel
5.6%inclusion225 decks4.04K decks
4%synergy
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Fell the Mighty
63%inclusion2.54K decks4.04K decks
58%synergy
Cultivate
51%inclusion2.06K decks4.04K decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
49%inclusion2K decks4.04K decks
24%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion1.83K decks4.04K decks
1%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
34%inclusion1.38K decks4.04K decks
31%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29%inclusion1.17K decks4.04K decks
27%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion1.08K decks4.04K decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
21%inclusion839 decks4.04K decks
-7%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
18%inclusion731 decks4.04K decks
16%synergy
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15%inclusion608 decks4.04K decks
12%synergy
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13%inclusion514 decks4.04K decks
-13%synergy
Destined Confrontation
11%inclusion96 decks874 decks
9%synergy
Raise the Past
11%inclusion312 decks2.96K decks
9%synergy
Reunion of the House
9.2%inclusion170 decks1.84K decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
8.8%inclusion354 decks4.04K decks
0%synergy
Return to the Ranks
7.8%inclusion314 decks4.04K decks
7%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.2%inclusion291 decks4.04K decks
5%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
6.4%inclusion259 decks4.04K decks
6%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.9%inclusion238 decks4.04K decks
3%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
5.1%inclusion205 decks4.04K decks
3%synergy
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48%inclusion1.93K decks4.04K decks
43%synergy
Meekstone
45%inclusion1.82K decks4.04K decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion1.68K decks4.04K decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion1.31K decks4.04K decks
13%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
23%inclusion933 decks4.04K decks
21%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion404 decks4.04K decks
3%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
10%inclusion404 decks4.04K decks
9%synergy
Mirror Shield
7.7%inclusion312 decks4.04K decks
7%synergy
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Brave the Sands
57%inclusion2.29K decks4.04K decks
51%synergy
Stoneskin
50%inclusion2.01K decks4.04K decks
46%synergy
Angelic Chorus
23%inclusion915 decks4.04K decks
21%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
19%inclusion780 decks4.04K decks
18%synergy
Primal Rage
15%inclusion595 decks4.04K decks
13%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion572 decks4.04K decks
12%synergy
Angelic Shield
14%inclusion547 decks4.04K decks
13%synergy
Assemble the Players
13%inclusion525 decks4.04K decks
12%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
12%inclusion480 decks4.04K decks
11%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
11%inclusion343 decks3.22K decks
10%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
10%inclusion409 decks4.04K decks
9%synergy
Rolling Stones
10%inclusion403 decks4.04K decks
9%synergy
Guardian Project
9.4%inclusion382 decks4.04K decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.4%inclusion380 decks4.04K decks
3%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
9.0%inclusion362 decks4.04K decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
8.9%inclusion358 decks4.04K decks
-3%synergy
Serra's Blessing
8.8%inclusion354 decks4.04K decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.5%inclusion303 decks4.04K decks
-2%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
6.4%inclusion257 decks4.04K decks
6%synergy
Wild Pair
5.6%inclusion227 decks4.04K decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
5.5%inclusion223 decks4.04K decks
4%synergy
Builder's Blessing
5.5%inclusion222 decks4.04K decks
5%synergy
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Huatli, the Sun's Heart
29%inclusion1.17K decks4.04K decks
27%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
27%inclusion1.09K decks4.04K decks
25%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
13%inclusion506 decks4.04K decks
11%synergy
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Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion1.92K decks4.04K decks
4%synergy
Access Tunnel
34%inclusion1.36K decks4.04K decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion765 decks4.04K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion327 decks4.04K decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.1%inclusion286 decks4.04K decks
-8%synergy
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Sol Ring
81%inclusion3.26K decks4.04K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion3.02K decks4.04K decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion1.20K decks4.04K decks
20%synergy
Simic Signet
27%inclusion1.08K decks4.04K decks
17%synergy
Selesnya Signet
24%inclusion976 decks4.04K decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion777 decks4.04K decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion503 decks4.04K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion414 decks4.04K decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.8%inclusion357 decks4.04K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.2%inclusion332 decks4.04K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.1%inclusion329 decks4.04K decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.4%inclusion301 decks4.04K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.6%inclusion266 decks4.04K decks
-4%synergy
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Plains
99%inclusion3.99K decks4.04K decks
6%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion3.98K decks4.04K decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion3.97K decks4.04K decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion3.67K decks4.04K decks
0%synergy
Seaside Citadel
69%inclusion2.77K decks4.04K decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
54%inclusion2.20K decks4.04K decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion2.10K decks4.04K decks
-5%synergy
Canopy Vista
50%inclusion2.03K decks4.04K decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion1.94K decks4.04K decks
1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
46%inclusion1.87K decks4.04K decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion1.67K decks4.04K decks
15%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
41%inclusion1.66K decks4.04K decks
-2%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
31%inclusion1.26K decks4.04K decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion1.20K decks4.04K decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion1.16K decks4.04K decks
-2%synergy
Temple Garden
26%inclusion1.05K decks4.04K decks
-18%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
26%inclusion1.04K decks4.04K decks
-18%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
24%inclusion914 decks3.73K decks
9%synergy
Breeding Pool
24%inclusion989 decks4.04K decks
-20%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
24%inclusion970 decks4.04K decks
-11%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
22%inclusion889 decks4.04K decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
22%inclusion870 decks4.04K decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
21%inclusion847 decks4.04K decks
-9%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
21%inclusion839 decks4.04K decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Mystery
21%inclusion830 decks4.04K decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion821 decks4.04K decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion785 decks4.04K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion771 decks4.04K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Plenty
18%inclusion725 decks4.04K decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
17%inclusion707 decks4.04K decks
15%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
17%inclusion688 decks4.04K decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
17%inclusion687 decks4.04K decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion685 decks4.04K decks
-7%synergy
Simic Guildgate
16%inclusion662 decks4.04K decks
14%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion654 decks4.04K decks
1%synergy
Brushland
16%inclusion650 decks4.04K decks
-12%synergy
Tranquil Cove
16%inclusion631 decks4.04K decks
10%synergy
Blossoming Sands
15%inclusion623 decks4.04K decks
10%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion616 decks4.04K decks
2%synergy
Brokers Hideout
15%inclusion604 decks4.04K decks
7%synergy
Thornwood Falls
15%inclusion594 decks4.04K decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion536 decks4.04K decks
-20%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion511 decks4.04K decks
-19%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
13%inclusion508 decks4.04K decks
-7%synergy
Bant Panorama
12%inclusion480 decks4.04K decks
7%synergy
Fortified Village
12%inclusion476 decks4.04K decks
-2%synergy
Krosan Verge
12%inclusion467 decks4.04K decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion460 decks4.04K decks
-19%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion458 decks4.04K decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Grove
10%inclusion410 decks4.04K decks
-12%synergy
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