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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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93%synergy
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83%synergy
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82%synergy
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78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
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74%synergy
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78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
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78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
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70%synergy
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78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
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67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
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60%synergy
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60%synergy
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67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
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67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
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Wall of Junk
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Walking Bulwark
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Perimeter Captain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Tree of Redemption
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Glacial Wall
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Fortified Rampart
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Mulch
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Wall of Mist
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Riptide Turtle
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Rampart Architect
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Baldin, Century Herdmaster
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Crystal Barricade
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Runes
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Angelic Wall
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Thallid Shell-Dweller
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Steel Wall
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Tears
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Portcullis Vine
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Wall of Glare
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Towering Titan
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Jungle Barrier
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Wall of Hope
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Ulvenwald Captive
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Essence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Ice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Murmuring Phantasm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Vines
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Vine Trellis
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Mourning
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Consulate Skygate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Pride Guardian
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Guardians of Meletis
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Instants
Bar the Door
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Return to Dust
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Bant Charm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Growth Spiral
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Return to Nature
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Solidarity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Cancel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-40%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Shape the Sands
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Eerie Interlude
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Eureka Moment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Not on My Watch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dissolve
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Smite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Parting Gust
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Semester's End
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Tenacity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chemister's Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Brokers Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Naturalize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Collective Resistance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Neutralize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Overprotect
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Jace's Ingenuity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Refuse to Yield
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Endless Detour
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-37%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Purge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Quench
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
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Expel the Interlopers
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Rampant Growth
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Cultivate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Reunion of the House
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Overrun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Don't Move
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Divination
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Quasiduplicate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Harmonize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Concentrate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Raise the Past
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cleansing Nova
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Secrets of the Golden City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Winged Words
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Open the Gates
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Shield
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Panharmonicon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Navigation Orb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
The Birth of Meletis
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Brave the Sands
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Assemble the Players
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Angelic Chorus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Angelic Shield
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sky Tether
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Glaring Aegis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Builder's Talent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sterling Grove
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Builder's Blessing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Guard Duty
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Unable to Scream
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Aurification
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Planar Disruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lignify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Deep Freeze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hold the Gates
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stasis Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
New Horizons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Charitable Levy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Silkwrap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Asceticism
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Privileged Position
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Zephyr Net
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fortified Area
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Primal Rage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Proper Burial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Buried in the Garden
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
The Wanderer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Grange
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Memorial to Unity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Baldur's Gate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Access Tunnel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-27%synergy
Sol Ring
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-37%synergy
Selesnya Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Simic Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Moss Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Prairie Stream
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Seaside Citadel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Canopy Vista
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Blossoming Sands
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Gateway Plaza
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Bant Panorama
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Citadel Gate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Meandering River
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vivid Creek
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-29%synergy
Heap Gate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scattered Groves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-32%synergy
Gond Gate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Treva's Ruins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vivid Grove
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Brokers Hideout
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Elfhame Palace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Heath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Manor Gate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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