Fire Lord Azula (Commander) - Optimized Spellslinger

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Brian Cain
Feb 2, 2026
Best Case Scenario Mentality and Setup Cost in Commander
Are you putting cards in your Commander decks based on their best case scenario? You might want to reconsider that. Let's discuss.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
28%inclusion26 decks94 decks
18%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Dream Harvest
4.4%inclusion4 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
2.2%inclusion2 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Noggle the Mind
2.2%inclusion2 decks90 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Veyran, Voice of Duality
75%inclusion131 decks174 decks
70%synergy
Seething Song
73%inclusion127 decks174 decks
67%synergy
Narset's Reversal
72%inclusion125 decks174 decks
67%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
76%inclusion133 decks174 decks
67%synergy
Electrodominance
70%inclusion121 decks174 decks
65%synergy
Big Score
76%inclusion132 decks174 decks
65%synergy
Frantic Search
84%inclusion146 decks174 decks
65%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
72%inclusion126 decks174 decks
63%synergy
Snap
70%inclusion121 decks174 decks
60%synergy
Lightning Bolt
70%inclusion121 decks174 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
73%inclusion127 decks174 decks
37%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
64%inclusion111 decks174 decks
56%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
64%inclusion111 decks174 decks
55%synergy
High Fae Trickster
63%inclusion110 decks174 decks
57%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
59%inclusion103 decks174 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion103 decks174 decks
33%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
59%inclusion102 decks174 decks
51%synergy
Deflecting Swat
59%inclusion102 decks174 decks
40%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
58%inclusion101 decks174 decks
52%synergy
Redirect Lightning
58%inclusion101 decks174 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
53%inclusion92 decks174 decks
33%synergy
Mystical Tutor
49%inclusion85 decks174 decks
35%synergy
Jeska's Will
46%inclusion80 decks174 decks
30%synergy
Demonic Tutor
46%inclusion80 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion76 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Underworld Breach
34%inclusion60 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
34%inclusion60 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion57 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
32%inclusion56 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion41 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Electro, Assaulting Battery
48%inclusion83 decks174 decks
39%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
47%inclusion82 decks174 decks
44%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
45%inclusion79 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
39%inclusion68 decks174 decks
32%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
36%inclusion63 decks174 decks
32%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
35%inclusion61 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
34%inclusion60 decks174 decks
27%synergy
Firebending Student
33%inclusion58 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
32%inclusion55 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
30%inclusion53 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
25%inclusion44 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
24%inclusion42 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
23%inclusion40 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Guttersnipe
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
20%inclusion35 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Azula, Cunning Usurper
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion22 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Notion Thief
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Cunning Nightbonder
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
9%synergy
The Blue Spirit
8.8%inclusion15 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Ty Lee, Chi Blocker
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Wizards of Thay
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Zuko, Exiled Prince
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Coruscation Mage
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Mysterious Stranger
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Roaming Throne
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Spellseeker
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Brazen Borrower
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
57%inclusion100 decks174 decks
41%synergy
Demand Answers
52%inclusion91 decks174 decks
47%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
51%inclusion89 decks174 decks
22%synergy
Brainstorm
51%inclusion88 decks174 decks
33%synergy
Desperate Ritual
50%inclusion87 decks174 decks
47%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
49%inclusion86 decks174 decks
46%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
49%inclusion85 decks174 decks
43%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
44%inclusion77 decks174 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion74 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Reiterate
38%inclusion66 decks174 decks
37%synergy
Swan Song
36%inclusion63 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Invoke Calamity
36%inclusion62 decks174 decks
34%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion58 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Prismari Command
32%inclusion55 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Fists of Flame
30%inclusion53 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Bulk Up
30%inclusion52 decks174 decks
26%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion51 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Comet Storm
27%inclusion47 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
-10%synergy
Consider
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Teachings
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
25%synergy
Reverberate
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
24%inclusion42 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion39 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Negation
21%inclusion37 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Bolt Bend
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
20%inclusion35 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Unleash Fury
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Terminate
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
-9%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Strike
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Abandon Attachments
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Brain Freeze
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Expedite
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
-9%synergy
Turnabout
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Stubborn Denial
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
-5%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Nexus of Fate
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Shadow Rift
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Sozin's Comet
29%inclusion51 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion38 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion35 decks174 decks
-25%synergy
Crackle with Power
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Mana Geyser
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Past in Flames
15%inclusion26 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Bonus Round
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
-9%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
-12%synergy
Twinflame
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
-8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
-13%synergy
Electroduplicate
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Day of Black Sun
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion89 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Twinning Staff
51%inclusion88 decks174 decks
46%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
25%inclusion44 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
12%inclusion21 decks173 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion20 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
3%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Buster Sword
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion54 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Fated Firepower
29%inclusion51 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Firebender Ascension
21%inclusion37 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.2%inclusion16 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Nowhere to Run
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
1%synergy
The Legend of Roku
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
2%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Lost in Memories
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
8.0%inclusion14 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Fire Nation Palace
49%inclusion84 decks173 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion73 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
34%inclusion59 decks174 decks
31%synergy
Arena of Glory
33%inclusion58 decks174 decks
28%synergy
Mistrise Village
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion37 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion18 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
8.2%inclusion14 decks170 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion160 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion158 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion105 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
59%inclusion103 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
51%inclusion89 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion67 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion47 decks174 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion43 decks174 decks
-12%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
-16%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion28 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion21 decks174 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
6.9%inclusion12 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion168 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Island
94%inclusion164 decks174 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion162 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion156 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
72%inclusion125 decks174 decks
27%synergy
Watery Grave
70%inclusion122 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Blood Crypt
69%inclusion120 decks174 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion107 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
55%inclusion95 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion90 decks174 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion88 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
51%inclusion88 decks174 decks
18%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion87 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
49%inclusion85 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
49%inclusion85 decks174 decks
43%synergy
Training Center
47%inclusion81 decks174 decks
14%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion75 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
43%inclusion74 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
43%inclusion74 decks174 decks
16%synergy
Luxury Suite
41%inclusion72 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
39%inclusion68 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
38%inclusion66 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion66 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
33%inclusion57 decks174 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion48 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
27%inclusion47 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
26%inclusion45 decks174 decks
-14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion44 decks174 decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
25%inclusion44 decks174 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
24%inclusion41 decks174 decks
-14%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion41 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion33 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion32 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Island
18%inclusion31 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion30 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion29 decks174 decks
13%synergy
Graven Cairns
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion25 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion24 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion23 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
4%synergy