Fire Lord Azula (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Spellslinger

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Bennie Smith
Jan 5, 2026
The 2025 Commanders That Broke EDHREC Top 100
2025 brought a ton of fresh new commander designs, but which ones broke into EDHREC's Top 100 Commander list?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
37%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Firebending Student
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Abandon Attachments
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cabal Ritual
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
91%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
84%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
83%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
80%synergy
Seething Song
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
80%synergy
Desperate Ritual
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
76%synergy
Deflecting Swat
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
74%synergy
Frantic Search
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
74%synergy
Mystic Remora
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
70%synergy
Snap
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
57%synergy
Dark Ritual
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
51%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
65%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
64%synergy
Electrodominance
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
68%synergy
Big Score
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
61%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
62%synergy
Force of Negation
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
63%synergy
Demand Answers
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
67%synergy
Lightning Greaves
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Underworld Breach
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
82%synergy
Rhystic Study
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
69%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
73%synergy
Demonic Tutor
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
64%synergy
Force of Will
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
75%synergy
Chrome Mox
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
77%synergy
Jeska's Will
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
62%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
62%synergy
Ancient Tomb
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
59%synergy
Mox Diamond
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
65%synergy
Creatures
Snapcaster Mage
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
60%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
57%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
57%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
60%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
46%synergy
High Fae Trickster
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
52%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
46%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Spellskite
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Guttersnipe
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Strix
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Wizards of Thay
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Hellkite Charger
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Azula, Cunning Usurper
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Narset's Reversal
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
67%synergy
Lightning Bolt
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
55%synergy
Flusterstorm
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Swan Song
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
45%synergy
Brain Freeze
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Mystical Tutor
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Reiterate
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Invoke Calamity
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Pact of Negation
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Mental Misstep
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Brainstorm
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Intuition
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Pact
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Consultation
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Prismari Command
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Duelist's Flame
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Turnabout
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Teachings
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Final Fortune
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Pyroblast
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Opera Love Song
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-22%synergy
Expedite
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Nexus of Fate
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Reverberate
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-14%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Quicken
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Retraction Helix
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Bonus Round
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Gamble
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Crackle with Power
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Rite of Flame
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Grapeshot
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Sozin's Comet
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Mind's Desire
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Storm of Memories
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Past in Flames
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Mastery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Time Stretch
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Eruption
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Fissure
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Fell
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Molten Duplication
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Strings
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Ground Rift
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Strike It Rich
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Timetwister
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Cruel Tutor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Haze of Rage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Twinning Staff
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Cube
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Lost in Memories
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Mass Hysteria
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Fated Firepower
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
The Legend of Roku
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
59%synergy
Emergence Zone
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
61%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Homeward Path
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Mana Vault
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Mox Amber
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-20%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
68%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
53%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Badlands
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
78%synergy
Blood Crypt
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Underground Sea
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
78%synergy
Volcanic Island
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
78%synergy
Polluted Delta
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
59%synergy
Mana Confluence
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
74%synergy
Exotic Orchard
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
71%synergy
City of Brass
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
65%synergy
Misty Rainforest
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
61%synergy
Island
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
-21%synergy
Flooded Strand
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
61%synergy
Wooded Foothills
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
55%synergy
Luxury Suite
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Arid Mesa
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
55%synergy
Marsh Flats
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
54%synergy
Training Center
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Mountain
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
-34%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Swamp
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-49%synergy
Thundering Falls
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Xander's Lounge
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Starting Town
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Raucous Theater
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-13%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-18%synergy
Graven Cairns
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-37%synergy
Sulfur Falls
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-39%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-35%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy