Azlask, the Swelling Scourge (Commander) - Optimized Eldrazi

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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.
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Toph, Earthbending Master
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Katara, Waterbending Master
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Glaring Fleshraker
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
79%synergy
Path of Annihilation
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
77%synergy
Awakening Zone
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
77%synergy
Eldrazi Temple
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
76%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
70%synergy
From Beyond
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
70%synergy
All Is Dust
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Kozilek's Command
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Chittering Dispatcher
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Spawnbed Protector
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Forsaken Monument
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Echoes of Eternity
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Catacomb Sifter
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Propagator Drone
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Idol of False Gods
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Warping Wail
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Writhing Chrysalis
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Eldrazi Confluence
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Emrakul's Hatcher
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Brood Monitor
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Minthara, Merciless Soul
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Spawn-Gang Commander
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Ezuri, Claw of Progress
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Eyeless Watcher
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Drowner of Hope
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Sire of Stagnation
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Kozilek's Predator
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Ulalek, Fused Atrocity
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Roaming Throne
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Rapacious One
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Nest Invader
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Basking Broodscale
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Eldrazi Skyspawner
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Abomination
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Herald of Kozilek
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
It That Heralds the End
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Snapping Voidcraw
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Vile Redeemer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Eldrazi Repurposer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Conduit of Ruin
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Drowner of Truth
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Nulldrifter
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Titans' Vanguard
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Blisterpod
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Angelic Aberration
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Ulamog, the Defiler
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Deepfathom Skulker
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
It That Betrays
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Zhulodok, Void Gorger
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Eldrazi Linebreaker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Skittering Precursor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Depth Defiler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Eldritch Immunity
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Ugin's Binding
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Unfathomable Truths
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Grave Birthing
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Not of This World
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Worldly Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Abstruse Interference
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Crib Swap
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Kozilek's Return
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Skittering Invasion
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Brood Birthing
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Growth Spasm
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Call the Scions
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Farseek
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Selective Obliteration
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Nature's Lore
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Stirrings
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Distant Melody
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Cultivate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Urza's Incubator
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Herald's Horn
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Forge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
The Great Henge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Doubling Cube
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Horizon Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Parallel Lives
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Doubling Season
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Anointed Procession
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Kindred Discovery
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Necrosynthesis
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Omen
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mana Echoes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Teleportation Circle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fecundity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cascading Cataracts
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Eye of Ugin
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Spawning Bed
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Three Tree City
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Tower
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Mine
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Ugin's Labyrinth
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Tectonic Edge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Workshop
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ruins of Oran-Rief
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Unstable Frontier
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Bastion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Hedron Archive
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sol Talisman
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Timeless Lotus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Island
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Forest
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Brushland
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Karplusan Forest
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Shivan Reef
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Caves of Koilos
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Battlefield Forge
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Underground River
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Cavern of Souls
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Path of Ancestry
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Corrupted Crossroads
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Drowner of Truth
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Zagoth Triome
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Wastes
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Stomping Ground
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
The World Tree
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Ketria Triome
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Twisted Landscape
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Opal Palace
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Temple Garden
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Savai Triome
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Breeding Pool
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Raffine's Tower
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Raugrin Triome
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Indatha Triome
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy