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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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Lessons from Life
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Great Forest Druid
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Bark of Doran
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Gathering Stone
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wall of Denial
95%inclusion129 decks136 decks
87%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion128 decks136 decks
87%synergy
Axebane Guardian
93%inclusion126 decks136 decks
85%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
89%inclusion121 decks136 decks
82%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
88%inclusion120 decks136 decks
82%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
89%inclusion121 decks136 decks
81%synergy
Wall of Omens
89%inclusion121 decks136 decks
81%synergy
High Alert
87%inclusion118 decks136 decks
80%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
85%inclusion115 decks136 decks
79%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
85%inclusion116 decks136 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
84%inclusion114 decks136 decks
77%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion105 decks136 decks
15%synergy
Crystal Barricade
77%inclusion105 decks136 decks
72%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
76%inclusion103 decks136 decks
69%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
74%inclusion100 decks136 decks
68%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
72%inclusion98 decks136 decks
67%synergy
Vine Trellis
71%inclusion96 decks136 decks
66%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
68%inclusion92 decks136 decks
63%synergy
Heroic Intervention
66%inclusion90 decks136 decks
36%synergy
Meekstone
66%inclusion90 decks136 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion62 decks136 decks
31%synergy
Aura Shards
41%inclusion56 decks136 decks
34%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion55 decks136 decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion49 decks136 decks
22%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion39 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
-9%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
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Hover Barrier
65%inclusion89 decks136 decks
60%synergy
Wall of Frost
64%inclusion87 decks136 decks
58%synergy
Shield Sphere
63%inclusion86 decks136 decks
60%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
63%inclusion86 decks136 decks
58%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
62%inclusion48 decks77 decks
57%synergy
Perimeter Captain
61%inclusion83 decks136 decks
56%synergy
Wall of Junk
61%inclusion83 decks136 decks
56%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
56%inclusion76 decks136 decks
51%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
55%inclusion75 decks136 decks
51%synergy
Tree of Redemption
54%inclusion73 decks136 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Roots
52%inclusion71 decks136 decks
48%synergy
Walking Bulwark
47%inclusion64 decks136 decks
44%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
46%inclusion63 decks136 decks
43%synergy
Carven Caryatid
45%inclusion61 decks136 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Runes
43%inclusion58 decks136 decks
39%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
43%inclusion58 decks136 decks
39%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
41%inclusion56 decks136 decks
37%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
38%inclusion52 decks136 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Glare
38%inclusion51 decks136 decks
34%synergy
Flumph
38%inclusion51 decks136 decks
34%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
32%inclusion44 decks136 decks
30%synergy
Angelic Wall
31%inclusion42 decks136 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Shards
30%inclusion41 decks136 decks
28%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
29%inclusion39 decks136 decks
26%synergy
Fog Bank
28%inclusion38 decks136 decks
25%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
26%inclusion35 decks136 decks
24%synergy
Fortified Rampart
25%inclusion34 decks136 decks
22%synergy
Riptide Turtle
24%inclusion32 decks136 decks
21%synergy
Towering Titan
24%inclusion32 decks136 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Mulch
23%inclusion31 decks136 decks
20%synergy
Birds of Paradise
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
-14%synergy
Wall of Nets
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
19%synergy
Steel Wall
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Noble Hierarch
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
-7%synergy
Rampart Architect
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
17%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Tears
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Wall
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
15%synergy
Arbor Adherent
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Guard Gomazoa
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Jungle Barrier
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Wall of Kelp
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
58%inclusion79 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Tower Defense
51%inclusion70 decks136 decks
46%synergy
Akroma's Will
50%inclusion68 decks136 decks
42%synergy
Beast Within
48%inclusion65 decks136 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion65 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
40%inclusion55 decks136 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion55 decks136 decks
31%synergy
Eerie Interlude
38%inclusion52 decks136 decks
32%synergy
Dovin's Veto
34%inclusion46 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion39 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion33 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Ghostway
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
18%synergy
Eladamri's Call
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Bar the Door
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Bant Charm
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
-5%synergy
Return to Nature
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Ephemerate
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
63%inclusion86 decks136 decks
56%synergy
Fell the Mighty
56%inclusion76 decks136 decks
51%synergy
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion61 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
43%inclusion59 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Three Visits
38%inclusion52 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Last March of the Ents
34%inclusion46 decks136 decks
31%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29%inclusion40 decks136 decks
27%synergy
Cultivate
26%inclusion36 decks136 decks
-12%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
24%inclusion32 decks136 decks
21%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
-5%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Destined Confrontation
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Raise the Past
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Reunion of the House
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Wargate
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
60%inclusion81 decks136 decks
55%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion72 decks136 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion49 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Panharmonicon
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
65%inclusion89 decks136 decks
60%synergy
Brave the Sands
52%inclusion71 decks136 decks
47%synergy
Stoneskin
45%inclusion61 decks136 decks
41%synergy
Guardian Project
24%inclusion33 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Chorus
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
18%synergy
Primal Rage
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Unnatural Growth
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Assemble the Players
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Smile at Death
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Exploration
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Serra's Blessing
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Burgeoning
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
3%synergy
True Conviction
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Aluren
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
20%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion88 decks136 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
60%inclusion81 decks136 decks
41%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion56 decks136 decks
26%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
39%inclusion53 decks136 decks
24%synergy
Access Tunnel
35%inclusion48 decks136 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Three Tree City
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion127 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion106 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion29 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion133 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Savannah
96%inclusion131 decks136 decks
83%synergy
Tropical Island
96%inclusion131 decks136 decks
83%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion129 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Tundra
95%inclusion129 decks136 decks
82%synergy
Island
93%inclusion127 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion126 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
90%inclusion123 decks136 decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
90%inclusion123 decks136 decks
46%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion119 decks136 decks
44%synergy
Windswept Heath
86%inclusion117 decks136 decks
53%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion117 decks136 decks
54%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion113 decks136 decks
53%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
74%inclusion101 decks136 decks
34%synergy
Sea of Clouds
70%inclusion95 decks136 decks
40%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
68%inclusion93 decks136 decks
38%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
68%inclusion92 decks136 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion64 decks136 decks
-10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
43%inclusion58 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
39%inclusion53 decks136 decks
-9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
38%inclusion51 decks136 decks
-9%synergy
Seaside Citadel
35%inclusion47 decks136 decks
-18%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
29%inclusion40 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion38 decks136 decks
22%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion36 decks136 decks
19%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion36 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion34 decks136 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion34 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
24%inclusion32 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
24%inclusion32 decks136 decks
-7%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion31 decks136 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion29 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Hushwood Verge
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Gate
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Hedge Maze
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
-28%synergy
Wooded Bastion
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Lush Portico
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Grove
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
10%synergy
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