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Julia Maddalena
Dec 26, 2025
Fire and Ice: Which Cards Are Hot and Cold for Azlask, the Swelling Scourge?
This week on Fire and Ice, Julia breaks down the hot and cold cards for a popular Eldrazi commander: Azlask, the Swelling Scourge.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Changeling Wayfinder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Iroas, God of Victory
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
91%synergy
Otharri, Suns' Glory
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
81%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
55%synergy
The Locust God
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Norn's Choirmaster
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Kalemne, Disciple of Iroas
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Boros Charm
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Roaming Throne
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Ripples of Potential
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
40%synergy
All Will Be One
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Katara, Waterbending Master
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Aurelia, the Warleader
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
43%synergy
God-Eternal Oketra
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Surtr, Fiery Jötun
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Sage of Hours
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Kratos, God of War
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Thrummingbird
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Keranos, God of Storms
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Reidane, God of the Worthy
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Djeru and Hazoret
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Grateful Apparition
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Alrund, God of the Cosmos
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Taurean Mauler
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Oketra the True
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Flux Channeler
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
The Warring Triad
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
God-Eternal Kefnet
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Mother of Runes
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Kefnet the Mindful
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Great Train Heist
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Experimental Augury
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Reject Imperfection
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Seething Song
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Savage Beating
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Radstorm
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Volt Charge
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Palm
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Serum Snare
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
World at War
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Contentious Plan
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Wrath of God
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Day
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Relentless Assault
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Palisade
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Shadowspear
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
36%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Blade of Selves
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
The Ozolith
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Dolmen Gate
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Incubator
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Genji Glove
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Training Grounds
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Aggravated Assault
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Inexorable Tide
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Windcrag Siege
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Curiosity
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Kindred Discovery
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Resourceful Defense
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Pyrohemia
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Karn's Bastion
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Arena of Glory
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Altar of the Pantheon
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Staff of Compleation
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-20%synergy
Azorius Signet
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-20%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-19%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Island
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Steam Vents
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Sacred Foundry
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Raugrin Triome
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Scalding Tarn
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Arid Mesa
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Monastery
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-23%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Battlefield Forge
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Elegant Parlor
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Volcanic Island
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-25%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-15%synergy