Fire Lord Azula (Commander) - Expensive 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Seething Song
88%inclusion15 decks17 decks
82%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
88%inclusion15 decks17 decks
80%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
82%inclusion14 decks17 decks
79%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
82%inclusion14 decks17 decks
77%synergy
Deflecting Swat
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
75%synergy
Desperate Ritual
76%inclusion13 decks17 decks
74%synergy
Snap
82%inclusion14 decks17 decks
73%synergy
Cabal Ritual
82%inclusion14 decks17 decks
73%synergy
Narset's Reversal
76%inclusion13 decks17 decks
71%synergy
Frantic Search
88%inclusion15 decks17 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion15 decks17 decks
53%synergy
Mystic Remora
82%inclusion14 decks17 decks
67%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
76%inclusion13 decks17 decks
47%synergy
Force of Negation
76%inclusion13 decks17 decks
68%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
66%synergy
Electrodominance
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
66%synergy
Swan Song
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
52%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
63%synergy
Big Score
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
60%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
70%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
74%synergy
Underworld Breach
88%inclusion15 decks17 decks
77%synergy
Demonic Tutor
88%inclusion15 decks17 decks
67%synergy
Force of Will
88%inclusion15 decks17 decks
78%synergy
Chrome Mox
82%inclusion14 decks17 decks
74%synergy
Jeska's Will
76%inclusion13 decks17 decks
60%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
76%inclusion13 decks17 decks
60%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
52%synergy
Ancient Tomb
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
52%synergy
Creatures
High Fae Trickster
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
59%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
55%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
58%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
52%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
50%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
43%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
45%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
36%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
35%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
35%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
27%synergy
Spellskite
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Firebending Student
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Guttersnipe
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
19%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Opposition Agent
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Cunning Nightbonder
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Strix
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Coruscation Mage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Urabrask
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Young Pyromancer
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Wizards of Thay
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Hellkite Charger
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Notion Thief
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Azula, Cunning Usurper
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Redirect Lightning
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
62%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
56%synergy
Flusterstorm
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
57%synergy
Lightning Bolt
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
49%synergy
Brain Freeze
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
51%synergy
Demand Answers
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
54%synergy
Mystical Tutor
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
45%synergy
Reiterate
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
52%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
45%synergy
Invoke Calamity
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
46%synergy
Pact of Negation
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
39%synergy
Deadly Rollick
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
24%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
24%synergy
Intuition
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
39%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
32%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
35%synergy
Mental Misstep
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Demonic Consultation
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Pact
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Turnabout
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Mystical Teachings
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Command
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
24%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
19%synergy
Final Fortune
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Valakut Awakening
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Opera Love Song
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Duelist's Flame
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Reverberate
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Abandon Attachments
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-24%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Expedite
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Stubborn Denial
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Culling the Weak
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Nexus of Fate
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-17%synergy
Bolt Bend
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-33%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
49%synergy
Imperial Seal
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
46%synergy
Bonus Round
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
41%synergy
Toxic Deluge
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Gamble
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Grapeshot
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Crackle with Power
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Flame
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Sozin's Comet
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Mind's Desire
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Storm of Memories
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Electroduplicate
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Past in Flames
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Mastery
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Time Stretch
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Eruption
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Fissure
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Fell
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Strings
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Ground Rift
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Strike It Rich
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Timetwister
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Cruel Tutor
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Haze of Rage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Twinning Staff
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Doubling Cube
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Fated Firepower
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Lost in Memories
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Inscription
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Aqueous Form
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Mass Hysteria
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
The Legend of Roku
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
66%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
49%synergy
Emergence Zone
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
56%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Homeward Path
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion15 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Mox Diamond
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
52%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
43%synergy
Fellwar Stone
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
41%synergy
Mana Vault
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
26%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
24%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Signet
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-22%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
100%inclusion17 decks17 decks
56%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion17 decks17 decks
68%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion17 decks17 decks
65%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion17 decks17 decks
53%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
79%synergy
Blood Crypt
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
50%synergy
Underground Sea
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
79%synergy
Volcanic Island
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
79%synergy
Polluted Delta
94%inclusion16 decks17 decks
60%synergy
Mana Confluence
82%inclusion14 decks17 decks
71%synergy
City of Brass
82%inclusion14 decks17 decks
69%synergy
Misty Rainforest
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
60%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Island
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
-22%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
63%synergy
Flooded Strand
71%inclusion12 decks17 decks
60%synergy
Wooded Foothills
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
56%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
55%synergy
Arid Mesa
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
55%synergy
Marsh Flats
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
55%synergy
Training Center
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
32%synergy
Luxury Suite
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
27%synergy
Mountain
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
-32%synergy
Swamp
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
-45%synergy
Morphic Pool
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
32%synergy
Thundering Falls
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
31%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
35%synergy
Xander's Lounge
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Starting Town
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
30%synergy
Raucous Theater
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
19%synergy
Undercity Sewers
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-33%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-31%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Islet
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-19%synergy
Graven Cairns
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Horizon of Progress
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy