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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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Sodden Verdure
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Ajani, Outland Chaperone
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
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Wall of Denial
94%inclusion105 decks112 decks
86%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
90%inclusion101 decks112 decks
83%synergy
Axebane Guardian
88%inclusion98 decks112 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Omens
83%inclusion93 decks112 decks
75%synergy
High Alert
79%inclusion89 decks112 decks
73%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
79%inclusion88 decks112 decks
72%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
78%inclusion87 decks112 decks
71%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
78%inclusion87 decks112 decks
70%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
74%inclusion83 decks112 decks
67%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
71%inclusion79 decks112 decks
65%synergy
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Sunscape Familiar
71%inclusion80 decks112 decks
65%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
70%inclusion78 decks112 decks
63%synergy
Crystal Barricade
69%inclusion68 decks98 decks
64%synergy
Assault Formation
68%inclusion76 decks112 decks
62%synergy
Wall of Frost
67%inclusion75 decks112 decks
61%synergy
Tower Defense
63%inclusion71 decks112 decks
57%synergy
Perimeter Captain
63%inclusion70 decks112 decks
57%synergy
Hover Barrier
63%inclusion70 decks112 decks
57%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
57%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
61%inclusion68 decks112 decks
56%synergy
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Aura Shards
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Seedborn Muse
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-11%synergy
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Sylvan Caryatid
56%inclusion63 decks112 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Junk
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
51%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
53%inclusion59 decks112 decks
48%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
46%synergy
Wall of Runes
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
45%synergy
Tree of Redemption
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
41%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
41%synergy
Vine Trellis
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
40%synergy
Walking Bulwark
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
41%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
43%inclusion48 decks112 decks
39%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
38%synergy
Fog Bank
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
38%synergy
Angelic Wall
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Roots
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Fortified Rampart
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Shield Sphere
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Glare
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Carven Caryatid
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Towering Titan
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Flumph
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Steel Wall
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Mulch
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Riptide Turtle
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Wall
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Nets
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Rampart Architect
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Shards
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Vines
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Jungle Barrier
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Reverence
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Portcullis Vine
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Essence
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
13%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion60 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion48 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Bar the Door
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Eerie Interlude
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Bant Charm
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Solidarity
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Return to Nature
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Voidslime
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Render Silent
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Obscuring Haze
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
0%synergy
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Fell the Mighty
54%inclusion60 decks112 decks
48%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
54%inclusion60 decks112 decks
47%synergy
Farseek
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Lore
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Last March of the Ents
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Destined Confrontation
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Raise the Past
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Reunion of the House
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Circuitous Route
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Open the Gates
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
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Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
53%inclusion59 decks112 decks
48%synergy
Meekstone
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Crawlspace
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Mirror Shield
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
54%inclusion60 decks112 decks
49%synergy
Stoneskin
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Propaganda
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Chorus
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Unnatural Growth
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Assemble the Players
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Primal Rage
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
13%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Shield
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Safety
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Smile at Death
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Builder's Blessing
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Hold the Gates
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
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Teyo, the Shieldmage
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
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Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion64 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Access Tunnel
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
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Sol Ring
83%inclusion93 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion90 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Signet
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion110 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion110 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion110 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion104 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
63%inclusion71 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion54 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion54 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Canopy Vista
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Temple Garden
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Beach
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Brushland
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Port Town
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Mystery
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Grove
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Tranquil Cove
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Simic Guildgate
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Blossoming Sands
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Brokers Hideout
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Plenty
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Thornwood Falls
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
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