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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
1.8%inclusion7 decks382 decks
-2%synergy
Bark of Doran
1.3%inclusion5 decks380 decks
1%synergy
Great Forest Druid
1.3%inclusion5 decks382 decks
1%synergy
Morningtide's Light
0.8%inclusion6 decks738 decks
0%synergy
Gathering Stone
0.8%inclusion3 decks382 decks
0%synergy
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Overgrown Battlement
95%inclusion1.30K decks1.37K decks
87%synergy
Wall of Denial
94%inclusion1.29K decks1.37K decks
86%synergy
Axebane Guardian
92%inclusion1.26K decks1.37K decks
85%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
89%inclusion1.22K decks1.37K decks
81%synergy
High Alert
86%inclusion1.18K decks1.37K decks
79%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
87%inclusion1.19K decks1.37K decks
79%synergy
Wall of Omens
87%inclusion1.19K decks1.37K decks
79%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
85%inclusion1.16K decks1.37K decks
78%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
82%inclusion1.12K decks1.37K decks
75%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
82%inclusion1.13K decks1.37K decks
75%synergy
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Crashing Drawbridge
78%inclusion1.06K decks1.37K decks
71%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
74%inclusion1.02K decks1.37K decks
69%synergy
Assault Formation
74%inclusion1.01K decks1.37K decks
68%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
73%inclusion1.01K decks1.37K decks
68%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion979 decks1.37K decks
9%synergy
Tower Defense
71%inclusion975 decks1.37K decks
65%synergy
Crystal Barricade
69%inclusion939 decks1.35K decks
64%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
68%inclusion929 decks1.37K decks
61%synergy
Wall of Frost
65%inclusion890 decks1.37K decks
59%synergy
Hover Barrier
63%inclusion868 decks1.37K decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
33%inclusion454 decks1.37K decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion314 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion286 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion219 decks1.37K decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion196 decks1.37K decks
0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion152 decks1.37K decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion147 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.2%inclusion99 decks1.37K decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
7.1%inclusion97 decks1.37K decks
-10%synergy
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Wall of Junk
62%inclusion854 decks1.37K decks
57%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
62%inclusion851 decks1.37K decks
57%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
62%inclusion847 decks1.37K decks
57%synergy
Perimeter Captain
61%inclusion842 decks1.37K decks
56%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
60%inclusion828 decks1.37K decks
56%synergy
Vine Trellis
60%inclusion825 decks1.37K decks
55%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
59%inclusion378 decks641 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
57%inclusion778 decks1.37K decks
52%synergy
Tree of Redemption
56%inclusion762 decks1.37K decks
51%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
55%inclusion751 decks1.37K decks
50%synergy
Shield Sphere
53%inclusion727 decks1.37K decks
50%synergy
Wall of Roots
48%inclusion659 decks1.37K decks
44%synergy
Walking Bulwark
47%inclusion651 decks1.37K decks
44%synergy
Wall of Runes
47%inclusion644 decks1.37K decks
43%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
44%inclusion604 decks1.37K decks
41%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
44%inclusion600 decks1.37K decks
40%synergy
Wall of Glare
40%inclusion548 decks1.37K decks
36%synergy
Carven Caryatid
40%inclusion544 decks1.37K decks
36%synergy
Angelic Wall
38%inclusion518 decks1.37K decks
34%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
37%inclusion513 decks1.37K decks
34%synergy
Flumph
37%inclusion510 decks1.37K decks
33%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
34%inclusion470 decks1.37K decks
31%synergy
Wall of Shards
33%inclusion450 decks1.37K decks
30%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
32%inclusion445 decks1.37K decks
30%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
30%inclusion407 decks1.37K decks
28%synergy
Towering Titan
30%inclusion406 decks1.37K decks
27%synergy
Fog Bank
29%inclusion403 decks1.37K decks
26%synergy
Wall of Mulch
28%inclusion390 decks1.37K decks
26%synergy
Fortified Rampart
28%inclusion379 decks1.37K decks
25%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
27%inclusion372 decks1.35K decks
25%synergy
Riptide Turtle
27%inclusion365 decks1.37K decks
24%synergy
Steel Wall
23%inclusion317 decks1.37K decks
21%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
22%inclusion301 decks1.37K decks
20%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
22%inclusion296 decks1.37K decks
19%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
21%inclusion290 decks1.37K decks
19%synergy
Jungle Barrier
20%inclusion277 decks1.37K decks
18%synergy
Wall of Tears
20%inclusion268 decks1.37K decks
18%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion249 decks1.37K decks
17%synergy
Glacial Wall
18%inclusion244 decks1.37K decks
16%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
18%inclusion241 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Wall of Nets
17%inclusion240 decks1.37K decks
16%synergy
Rampart Architect
17%inclusion203 decks1.18K decks
16%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
16%inclusion218 decks1.37K decks
14%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
16%inclusion213 decks1.37K decks
14%synergy
Towering Viewpoint
15%inclusion211 decks1.37K decks
14%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion187 decks1.37K decks
12%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
12%inclusion170 decks1.37K decks
9%synergy
Portcullis Vine
12%inclusion170 decks1.37K decks
11%synergy
Wall of Essence
12%inclusion169 decks1.37K decks
11%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
12%inclusion167 decks1.37K decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
54%inclusion746 decks1.37K decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion702 decks1.37K decks
3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
47%inclusion638 decks1.37K decks
16%synergy
Eerie Interlude
42%inclusion573 decks1.37K decks
36%synergy
Beast Within
40%inclusion546 decks1.37K decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
37%inclusion506 decks1.37K decks
29%synergy
Dovin's Veto
32%inclusion437 decks1.37K decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion424 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Bar the Door
25%inclusion341 decks1.37K decks
22%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion307 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion272 decks1.37K decks
12%synergy
Ghostway
19%inclusion257 decks1.37K decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion222 decks1.37K decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion201 decks1.37K decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion188 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion167 decks1.37K decks
3%synergy
Bant Charm
12%inclusion165 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion158 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion147 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.7%inclusion119 decks1.37K decks
0%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.5%inclusion116 decks1.37K decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.4%inclusion115 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Return to Nature
8.0%inclusion110 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Solidarity
7.9%inclusion109 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.2%inclusion85 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.6%inclusion77 decks1.37K decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Fell the Mighty
56%inclusion764 decks1.37K decks
51%synergy
Farseek
51%inclusion702 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion570 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion541 decks1.37K decks
14%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion448 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
29%inclusion404 decks1.37K decks
26%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29%inclusion393 decks1.37K decks
26%synergy
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion331 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion318 decks1.37K decks
-2%synergy
Last March of the Ents
22%inclusion302 decks1.37K decks
19%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
17%inclusion229 decks1.37K decks
15%synergy
Destined Confrontation
12%inclusion77 decks641 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Past
12%inclusion161 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Reunion of the House
10%inclusion123 decks1.18K decks
10%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
10%inclusion135 decks1.37K decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion133 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.6%inclusion118 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
7.4%inclusion102 decks1.37K decks
-2%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.9%inclusion95 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Wargate
5.0%inclusion69 decks1.37K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
59%inclusion805 decks1.37K decks
54%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
49%inclusion666 decks1.37K decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion656 decks1.37K decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion560 decks1.37K decks
13%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
16%inclusion219 decks1.37K decks
14%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion148 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
9.1%inclusion125 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Brave the Sands
56%inclusion762 decks1.37K decks
50%synergy
Stoneskin
39%inclusion531 decks1.37K decks
35%synergy
Angelic Chorus
21%inclusion287 decks1.37K decks
19%synergy
Guardian Project
19%inclusion254 decks1.37K decks
11%synergy
Primal Rage
17%inclusion240 decks1.37K decks
16%synergy
Unnatural Growth
16%inclusion224 decks1.37K decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion169 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Assemble the Players
12%inclusion158 decks1.37K decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion147 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
10%inclusion132 decks1.37K decks
9%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
8.5%inclusion116 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.5%inclusion116 decks1.37K decks
2%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.6%inclusion103 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Angelic Shield
7.4%inclusion101 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Rolling Stones
6.9%inclusion94 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
5.8%inclusion80 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
5.8%inclusion80 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Smile at Death
5.7%inclusion73 decks1.28K decks
5%synergy
Serra's Blessing
5.2%inclusion72 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
25%inclusion346 decks1.37K decks
23%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
21%inclusion282 decks1.37K decks
19%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
11%inclusion156 decks1.37K decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion809 decks1.37K decks
15%synergy
Access Tunnel
33%inclusion456 decks1.37K decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion276 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion236 decks1.37K decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
17%inclusion228 decks1.37K decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion158 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion94 decks1.37K decks
-2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.7%inclusion92 decks1.37K decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.2%inclusion72 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.2%inclusion72 decks1.37K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion1.18K decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion1.04K decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion297 decks1.37K decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
19%inclusion257 decks1.37K decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Signet
17%inclusion234 decks1.37K decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion215 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion152 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion148 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.3%inclusion114 decks1.37K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.6%inclusion104 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.6%inclusion104 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.0%inclusion96 decks1.37K decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.8%inclusion93 decks1.37K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion1.32K decks1.37K decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion1.32K decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Island
96%inclusion1.32K decks1.37K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion1.30K decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Seaside Citadel
60%inclusion820 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion752 decks1.37K decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion751 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Temple Garden
54%inclusion740 decks1.37K decks
10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
53%inclusion728 decks1.37K decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
53%inclusion728 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion708 decks1.37K decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
51%inclusion706 decks1.37K decks
7%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
50%inclusion690 decks1.37K decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
46%inclusion625 decks1.37K decks
0%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion612 decks1.37K decks
10%synergy
Canopy Vista
44%inclusion598 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
43%inclusion590 decks1.37K decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion580 decks1.37K decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
38%inclusion524 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion517 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
34%inclusion466 decks1.37K decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion456 decks1.37K decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion454 decks1.37K decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion438 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion410 decks1.37K decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion366 decks1.37K decks
2%synergy
Brushland
26%inclusion350 decks1.37K decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion319 decks1.37K decks
-3%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
17%inclusion238 decks1.37K decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion231 decks1.37K decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion210 decks1.37K decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
15%inclusion200 decks1.37K decks
1%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
15%inclusion199 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion197 decks1.37K decks
-8%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion196 decks1.37K decks
9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion194 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion190 decks1.37K decks
-1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion186 decks1.37K decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion182 decks1.37K decks
2%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion181 decks1.37K decks
0%synergy
Savannah
13%inclusion179 decks1.37K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Plenty
13%inclusion178 decks1.37K decks
-7%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion174 decks1.37K decks
0%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion174 decks1.37K decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
12%inclusion166 decks1.36K decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion166 decks1.37K decks
-8%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion156 decks1.37K decks
-2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion148 decks1.36K decks
2%synergy
Urban Retreat
10%inclusion81 decks783 decks
1%synergy
Fortified Village
10%inclusion138 decks1.37K decks
-4%synergy
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