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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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Shield Sphere
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
97%synergy
Wall of Junk
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
95%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
93%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
93%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
93%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
93%synergy
Axebane Guardian
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
93%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Wall of Denial
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
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Heroic Intervention
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Lightning Greaves
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Perimeter Captain
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Tree of Redemption
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Vine Trellis
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Tower Defense
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Meekstone
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Omens
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
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Aura Shards
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
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Jeskai Barricade
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Glare
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Wall of Frost
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Hover Barrier
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Wall of Runes
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Crystal Barricade
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Wall of Roots
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Steel Wall
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Walking Bulwark
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Mulch
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Flumph
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Essence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Geist of the Archives
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Coral Colony
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Kelp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Shards
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Secret Door
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Riptide Turtle
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wonder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Floriferous Vinewall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Eternal Witness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Fog Bank
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Wall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Tears
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Psychic Membrane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Beast Whisperer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Wall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Doorkeeper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Bar the Door
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Akroma's Will
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Eerie Interlude
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Solidarity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ghostway
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Deprive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Eladamri's Call
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Dissipate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Get Lost
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Force of Vigor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bovine Intervention
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Rites
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Disallow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Permission Denied
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shared Summons
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hunter's Insight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Farseek
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Return to the Ranks
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Destined Confrontation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Raise the Past
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Umbral Mantle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mimic Vat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Panharmonicon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Peregrine Mask
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
High Alert
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Assault Formation
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Stoneskin
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Primal Rage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Brave the Sands
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Freed from the Real
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Shield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Exploration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Intruder Alarm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Guard Duty
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Always Watching
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Chorus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Defense of the Heart
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Reliquary Tower
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Homeward Path
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Unity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Temple Garden
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Glacial Fortress
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Breeding Pool
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Seaside Citadel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Canopy Vista
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Deserted Beach
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Strand
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Brushland
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Bastion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Hushwood Verge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Gate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Blighted Woodland
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
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