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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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Chronicle of Victory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
79%synergy
Wall of Denial
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
75%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
72%synergy
High Alert
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Wall of Frost
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Crystal Barricade
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
65%synergy
Perimeter Captain
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Assault Formation
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Axebane Guardian
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
62%synergy
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Tree of Redemption
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Hover Barrier
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Brave the Sands
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Tower Defense
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Aura Shards
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Omens
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Glare
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Fog Bank
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Walking Bulwark
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Flumph
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Fortified Rampart
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Rampart Architect
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Riptide Turtle
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Reverence
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Essence
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Junk
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Vine Trellis
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Glacial Wall
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Shards
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Tears
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Towering Titan
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Shield Sphere
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Hope
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Hornet Nest
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Runes
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Angelic Wall
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Roots
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Mist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Carven Caryatid
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Nets
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Geist of the Archives
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Steel Wall
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Portcullis Vine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Bar the Door
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Heroic Intervention
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Eerie Interlude
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mizzium Skin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Solidarity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Hindering Light
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Shape the Sands
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Blunt the Assault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Airship Crash
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Magic Damper
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Protection Magic
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Refute
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
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Slaughter the Strong
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Last March of the Ents
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Cultivate
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Mighty
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Farseek
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Nature's Lore
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reunion of the House
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Raise the Past
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Destined Confrontation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Three Visits
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Wargate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Heroes Remembered
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Storm Herd
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Emerge from the Cocoon
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Panharmonicon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Azor's Gateway
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Angelic Chorus
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Stoneskin
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Unnatural Growth
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Primal Rage
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Propaganda
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Smile at Death
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Assemble the Players
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Serra's Blessing
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Boon Reflection
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Vitality
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Angelic Shield
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Grasp of Fate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sterling Grove
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Builder's Blessing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Deep Freeze
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Loop
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rolling Stones
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hold the Gates
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Eland Umbra
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mirari's Wake
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ethereal Armor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Gauntlets of Light
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Access Tunnel
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Basilisk Gate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Baldur's Gate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Simic Cluestone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Locket
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Vista
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Port Town
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Grove
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Overflowing Basin
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Thornwood Falls
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Blossoming Sands
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fortified Village
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Temple Garden
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Radiant Grove
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Tangled Islet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Brokers Hideout
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Simic Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
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