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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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4.8%inclusion9 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Great Forest Druid
3.8%inclusion7 decks186 decks
3%synergy
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1.6%inclusion3 decks185 decks
1%synergy
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87%synergy
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86%synergy
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91%inclusion4.86K decks5.34K decks
84%synergy
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78%synergy
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78%synergy
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77%synergy
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71%synergy
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70%synergy
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74%inclusion3.96K decks5.34K decks
67%synergy
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74%inclusion3.94K decks5.34K decks
68%synergy
Wall of Frost
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68%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
72%inclusion3.85K decks5.34K decks
66%synergy
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72%inclusion3.83K decks5.34K decks
66%synergy
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66%synergy
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68%inclusion3.65K decks5.34K decks
61%synergy
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67%inclusion3.59K decks5.34K decks
5%synergy
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62%synergy
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59%synergy
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7%synergy
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17%synergy
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23%inclusion1.23K decks5.34K decks
3%synergy
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7%synergy
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17%inclusion887 decks5.34K decks
2%synergy
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-2%synergy
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57%synergy
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57%synergy
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57%synergy
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55%synergy
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55%synergy
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55%synergy
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59%inclusion168 decks286 decks
53%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
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51%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
55%inclusion2.92K decks5.34K decks
50%synergy
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53%inclusion2.82K decks5.34K decks
49%synergy
Tree of Redemption
52%inclusion2.79K decks5.34K decks
48%synergy
Shield Sphere
46%inclusion2.44K decks5.34K decks
42%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
45%inclusion2.43K decks5.34K decks
42%synergy
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42%synergy
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44%inclusion1.99K decks4.48K decks
41%synergy
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44%inclusion2.37K decks5.34K decks
41%synergy
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43%inclusion2.31K decks5.34K decks
40%synergy
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40%inclusion2.13K decks5.34K decks
37%synergy
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39%inclusion2.06K decks5.34K decks
36%synergy
Flumph
38%inclusion2.05K decks5.34K decks
34%synergy
Riptide Turtle
37%inclusion2K decks5.34K decks
35%synergy
Wall of Roots
37%inclusion1.96K decks5.34K decks
33%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
36%inclusion1.90K decks5.34K decks
33%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
34%inclusion1.80K decks5.34K decks
31%synergy
Towering Titan
33%inclusion1.75K decks5.34K decks
30%synergy
Wall of Mulch
30%inclusion1.62K decks5.34K decks
28%synergy
Fog Bank
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27%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
29%inclusion1.57K decks5.34K decks
26%synergy
Steel Wall
28%inclusion1.52K decks5.34K decks
26%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
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26%synergy
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28%inclusion614 decks2.18K decks
26%synergy
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25%synergy
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27%inclusion1.43K decks5.34K decks
24%synergy
Jungle Barrier
26%inclusion1.41K decks5.34K decks
24%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
25%inclusion1.32K decks5.34K decks
23%synergy
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22%synergy
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23%inclusion938 decks4.08K decks
22%synergy
Rampart Architect
23%inclusion107 decks472 decks
21%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
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21%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
22%inclusion477 decks2.15K decks
21%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
21%inclusion1.13K decks5.34K decks
19%synergy
Wall of Tears
21%inclusion1.11K decks5.34K decks
19%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
19%inclusion779 decks4.10K decks
16%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
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17%synergy
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17%synergy
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18%inclusion940 decks5.34K decks
16%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
17%inclusion914 decks5.34K decks
16%synergy
Wall of Essence
16%inclusion877 decks5.34K decks
15%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
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15%synergy
Geist of the Archives
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15%synergy
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21%synergy
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49%inclusion2.61K decks5.34K decks
1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
41%inclusion2.16K decks5.34K decks
10%synergy
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11%synergy
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31%synergy
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32%synergy
Negate
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17%synergy
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5%synergy
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22%synergy
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9%synergy
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2%synergy
Bant Charm
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9%synergy
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12%synergy
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12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
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6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
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9%synergy
Mana Drain
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2%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion639 decks5.34K decks
-5%synergy
Return to Nature
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9%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
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9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion540 decks5.34K decks
-17%synergy
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-7%synergy
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0%synergy
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-1%synergy
Nature's Claim
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3%synergy
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4%synergy
Cancel
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4%synergy
Naturalize
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4%synergy
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Fell the Mighty
59%inclusion3.14K decks5.34K decks
54%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion2.66K decks5.34K decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
49%inclusion2.63K decks5.34K decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
45%inclusion2.41K decks5.34K decks
19%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
31%inclusion1.64K decks5.34K decks
28%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
30%inclusion1.58K decks5.34K decks
27%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion1.46K decks5.34K decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion1.44K decks5.34K decks
-1%synergy
Last March of the Ents
23%inclusion1.25K decks5.34K decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion1.07K decks5.34K decks
-5%synergy
Raise the Past
19%inclusion408 decks2.15K decks
18%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
18%inclusion980 decks5.34K decks
16%synergy
Reunion of the House
12%inclusion56 decks472 decks
11%synergy
Destined Confrontation
12%inclusion33 decks286 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
9.0%inclusion480 decks5.34K decks
0%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
8.7%inclusion462 decks5.34K decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
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7%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
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6%synergy
Return to the Ranks
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5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
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0%synergy
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Meekstone
54%inclusion2.86K decks5.34K decks
49%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
52%inclusion2.79K decks5.34K decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion2.22K decks5.34K decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion2.12K decks5.34K decks
12%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
23%inclusion1.25K decks5.34K decks
22%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion599 decks5.34K decks
4%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
9.0%inclusion479 decks5.34K decks
8%synergy
Mirror Shield
7.0%inclusion372 decks5.34K decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
5.8%inclusion312 decks5.34K decks
4%synergy
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Brave the Sands
61%inclusion3.25K decks5.34K decks
56%synergy
Stoneskin
50%inclusion2.70K decks5.34K decks
47%synergy
Angelic Chorus
25%inclusion1.36K decks5.34K decks
23%synergy
Unnatural Growth
17%inclusion912 decks5.34K decks
15%synergy
Primal Rage
16%inclusion879 decks5.34K decks
15%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
15%inclusion775 decks5.34K decks
13%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
14%inclusion394 decks2.79K decks
13%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion737 decks5.34K decks
6%synergy
Assemble the Players
13%inclusion676 decks5.34K decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion659 decks5.34K decks
1%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
12%inclusion626 decks5.34K decks
11%synergy
Angelic Shield
11%inclusion582 decks5.34K decks
10%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
10%inclusion560 decks5.34K decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion548 decks5.34K decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion547 decks5.34K decks
4%synergy
Rolling Stones
10%inclusion534 decks5.34K decks
9%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
9.1%inclusion485 decks5.34K decks
8%synergy
Serra's Blessing
8.8%inclusion472 decks5.34K decks
8%synergy
Smile at Death
7.2%inclusion36 decks498 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.7%inclusion360 decks5.34K decks
5%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
6.3%inclusion338 decks5.34K decks
6%synergy
Always Watching
5.2%inclusion280 decks5.34K decks
5%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
5.0%inclusion139 decks2.78K decks
4%synergy
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Huatli, the Sun's Heart
25%inclusion1.33K decks5.34K decks
23%synergy
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24%inclusion1.29K decks5.34K decks
22%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
13%inclusion674 decks5.34K decks
11%synergy
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Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion3.08K decks5.34K decks
14%synergy
Access Tunnel
31%inclusion1.67K decks5.34K decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion1.03K decks5.34K decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion827 decks5.34K decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion785 decks5.34K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion532 decks5.34K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion516 decks5.34K decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
6.6%inclusion251 decks3.81K decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.4%inclusion341 decks5.34K decks
0%synergy
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Sol Ring
86%inclusion4.60K decks5.34K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion4.22K decks5.34K decks
8%synergy
Azorius Signet
28%inclusion1.50K decks5.34K decks
18%synergy
Simic Signet
24%inclusion1.29K decks5.34K decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion1.27K decks5.34K decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Signet
22%inclusion1.18K decks5.34K decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion735 decks5.34K decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion653 decks5.34K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion554 decks5.34K decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.3%inclusion495 decks5.34K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.7%inclusion463 decks5.34K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.0%inclusion425 decks5.34K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.4%inclusion396 decks5.34K decks
-3%synergy
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Plains
97%inclusion5.18K decks5.34K decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion5.17K decks5.34K decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion5.15K decks5.34K decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion4.87K decks5.34K decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
65%inclusion3.45K decks5.34K decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion2.74K decks5.34K decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion2.66K decks5.34K decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
49%inclusion2.62K decks5.34K decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion2.59K decks5.34K decks
-8%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
47%inclusion2.49K decks5.34K decks
4%synergy
Canopy Vista
45%inclusion2.38K decks5.34K decks
-2%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
43%inclusion2.32K decks5.34K decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion2.30K decks5.34K decks
-1%synergy
Temple Garden
42%inclusion2.26K decks5.34K decks
-2%synergy
Breeding Pool
41%inclusion2.17K decks5.34K decks
-4%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion1.98K decks5.34K decks
2%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
34%inclusion1.82K decks5.34K decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion1.81K decks5.34K decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion1.73K decks5.34K decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
27%inclusion1.47K decks5.34K decks
-5%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
27%inclusion1.47K decks5.34K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion1.45K decks5.34K decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion1.40K decks5.34K decks
-4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion1.37K decks5.34K decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion1.37K decks5.34K decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion1.33K decks5.34K decks
-6%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
24%inclusion1.05K decks4.30K decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion1.25K decks5.34K decks
6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion970 decks5.34K decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion885 decks5.34K decks
-8%synergy
Brushland
16%inclusion872 decks5.34K decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
16%inclusion840 decks5.34K decks
-6%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion824 decks5.34K decks
2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion784 decks5.34K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
14%inclusion747 decks5.34K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Plenty
13%inclusion705 decks5.34K decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion704 decks5.34K decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
13%inclusion694 decks5.34K decks
10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
12%inclusion360 decks2.89K decks
2%synergy
Simic Guildgate
12%inclusion626 decks5.34K decks
9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion331 decks2.89K decks
3%synergy
Savannah
11%inclusion609 decks5.34K decks
-1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion607 decks5.34K decks
5%synergy
Tropical Island
11%inclusion606 decks5.34K decks
-2%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
11%inclusion606 decks5.34K decks
5%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion600 decks5.34K decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion591 decks5.34K decks
-2%synergy
Brokers Hideout
11%inclusion586 decks5.34K decks
3%synergy
Blossoming Sands
11%inclusion584 decks5.34K decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion579 decks5.34K decks
6%synergy
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