Fire Lord Azula (Commander) - Expensive 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
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deflecting Swat
92%inclusion94 decks102 decks
73%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
78%inclusion80 decks102 decks
70%synergy
Snap
74%inclusion75 decks102 decks
64%synergy
Seething Song
70%inclusion71 decks102 decks
64%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
73%inclusion74 decks102 decks
63%synergy
Frantic Search
81%inclusion83 decks102 decks
62%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
65%inclusion66 decks102 decks
59%synergy
High Fae Trickster
63%inclusion64 decks102 decks
57%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
62%inclusion63 decks102 decks
57%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
58%inclusion59 decks102 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
83%inclusion85 decks102 decks
48%synergy
Deadly Rollick
67%inclusion68 decks102 decks
50%synergy
Big Score
64%inclusion65 decks102 decks
53%synergy
Cabal Ritual
61%inclusion62 decks102 decks
51%synergy
Narset's Reversal
60%inclusion61 decks102 decks
55%synergy
Lightning Bolt
59%inclusion60 decks102 decks
49%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion59 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
58%inclusion59 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Redirect Lightning
58%inclusion59 decks102 decks
49%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
57%inclusion58 decks102 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
80%inclusion82 decks102 decks
61%synergy
Demonic Tutor
66%inclusion67 decks102 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
66%inclusion67 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Jeska's Will
63%inclusion64 decks102 decks
46%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
56%inclusion57 decks102 decks
38%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
38%synergy
Underworld Breach
52%inclusion53 decks102 decks
41%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Chrome Mox
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
56%inclusion57 decks102 decks
46%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
46%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
45%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
44%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
43%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
43%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
49%inclusion50 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Firebending Student
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Spellseeker
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Guttersnipe
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Azula, Cunning Usurper
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Cunning Nightbonder
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
The Blue Spirit
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Notion Thief
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Unexpected Windfall
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
46%synergy
Demand Answers
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
49%synergy
Desperate Ritual
53%inclusion54 decks102 decks
50%synergy
Swan Song
53%inclusion54 decks102 decks
34%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Electrodominance
49%inclusion50 decks102 decks
45%synergy
Force of Will
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Force of Negation
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
38%synergy
Brainstorm
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Flusterstorm
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
34%synergy
Brain Freeze
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
28%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Pact
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Mental Misstep
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Consultation
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
-18%synergy
Bulk Up
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Invoke Calamity
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Reiterate
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Fists of Flame
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Reverberate
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Ad Nauseam
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Final Fortune
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Teachings
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Pyroblast
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
-19%synergy
Intuition
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Chain of Vapor
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Unleash Fury
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Comet Storm
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
-15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Expedite
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Rite of Flame
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Sozin's Comet
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
Crackle with Power
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
-30%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Bonus Round
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Reanimate
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-17%synergy
Vandalblast
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Timetwister
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Twinning Staff
52%inclusion53 decks102 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Dolmen Gate
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Winged Boots
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Grinding Station
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Defense Grid
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Fated Firepower
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Firebender Ascension
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Aqueous Form
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Professor Onyx
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
59%inclusion60 decks102 decks
43%synergy
Arena of Glory
49%inclusion50 decks102 decks
44%synergy
Emergence Zone
49%inclusion50 decks102 decks
46%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
11%synergy
City of Traitors
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion97 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion96 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
68%inclusion69 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion68 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
52%inclusion53 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Fellwar Stone
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Mana Vault
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Mox Amber
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
-18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
-20%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-16%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
99%inclusion101 decks102 decks
55%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion100 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
98%inclusion100 decks102 decks
66%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
98%inclusion100 decks102 decks
63%synergy
Watery Grave
98%inclusion100 decks102 decks
51%synergy
Badlands
97%inclusion99 decks102 decks
82%synergy
Underground Sea
97%inclusion99 decks102 decks
82%synergy
Volcanic Island
97%inclusion99 decks102 decks
82%synergy
Blood Crypt
94%inclusion96 decks102 decks
50%synergy
Polluted Delta
94%inclusion96 decks102 decks
60%synergy
Island
70%inclusion71 decks102 decks
-23%synergy
Mountain
67%inclusion68 decks102 decks
-25%synergy
Training Center
66%inclusion67 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Luxury Suite
64%inclusion65 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Morphic Pool
63%inclusion64 decks102 decks
30%synergy
City of Brass
62%inclusion63 decks102 decks
49%synergy
Mana Confluence
60%inclusion61 decks102 decks
48%synergy
Swamp
55%inclusion56 decks102 decks
-37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion55 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
52%inclusion53 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Xander's Lounge
52%inclusion53 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
41%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Flooded Strand
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Wooded Foothills
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Thundering Falls
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Undercity Sewers
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Cavern of Souls
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Raucous Theater
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Starting Town
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
-21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
-17%synergy
Shivan Reef
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
-24%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
1%synergy