Fire Lord Zuko (Commander) - Core

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Josh Nelson
Dec 19, 2025
An Interview With Chris Mooney, Avatar's Design Lead
Chris Mooney, Senior Game Designer for Wizards of the Coast, stops by to chat about working on the recent release Avatar: The Last Airbender!
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Zuko, Exiled Prince
66%inclusion179 decks272 decks
62%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
56%inclusion142 decks253 decks
50%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
51%inclusion126 decks245 decks
45%synergy
Redirect Lightning
48%inclusion132 decks273 decks
43%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
47%inclusion118 decks253 decks
40%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
59%inclusion161 decks273 decks
56%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
53%inclusion146 decks273 decks
52%synergy
Commune with Lava
53%inclusion145 decks273 decks
52%synergy
Party Thrasher
49%inclusion134 decks273 decks
48%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
49%inclusion133 decks273 decks
46%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
53%inclusion144 decks273 decks
45%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
46%inclusion125 decks273 decks
42%synergy
Dream Devourer
42%inclusion115 decks273 decks
41%synergy
The Legend of Roku
46%inclusion117 decks253 decks
41%synergy
Firebending Student
45%inclusion115 decks253 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Firebender Ascension
46%inclusion113 decks246 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion121 decks273 decks
-18%synergy
Fated Firepower
43%inclusion118 decks273 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion117 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
42%inclusion115 decks273 decks
40%synergy
Tavern Brawler
41%inclusion112 decks273 decks
40%synergy
Sozin's Comet
41%inclusion103 decks254 decks
35%synergy
Iroh, Dragon of the West
40%inclusion98 decks242 decks
35%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
40%inclusion110 decks273 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion109 decks273 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Norin the Wary
39%inclusion106 decks273 decks
38%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
38%inclusion103 decks273 decks
23%synergy
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
38%inclusion103 decks273 decks
37%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
37%inclusion100 decks267 decks
33%synergy
Sun Warriors
34%inclusion87 decks253 decks
31%synergy
Commander Liara Portyr
32%inclusion86 decks273 decks
30%synergy
Fire Lord Ozai
31%inclusion85 decks273 decks
29%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
30%inclusion82 decks273 decks
29%synergy
Abzan Falconer
29%inclusion79 decks273 decks
28%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
29%inclusion78 decks273 decks
27%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
28%inclusion77 decks273 decks
27%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
27%inclusion74 decks273 decks
25%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
26%inclusion72 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Decadent Dragon
24%inclusion65 decks273 decks
21%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
22%inclusion56 decks253 decks
19%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
21%inclusion56 decks267 decks
19%synergy
Hellkite Charger
21%inclusion57 decks273 decks
19%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
21%inclusion56 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
20%inclusion54 decks273 decks
19%synergy
Kami of Celebration
19%inclusion53 decks273 decks
19%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
17%inclusion43 decks251 decks
15%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
16%inclusion45 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Azula, On the Hunt
16%inclusion40 decks253 decks
14%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
16%inclusion39 decks248 decks
14%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
16%inclusion39 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Monk Gyatso
15%inclusion36 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Vindictive Warden
15%inclusion40 decks272 decks
14%synergy
Combustion Man
14%inclusion35 decks245 decks
12%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
14%inclusion38 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
13%inclusion36 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
13%inclusion35 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Fire Sages
13%inclusion34 decks272 decks
12%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
12%inclusion34 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Cruel Administrator
12%inclusion30 decks245 decks
11%synergy
Ryan Sinclair
11%inclusion31 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Nalfeshnee
11%inclusion31 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Boiling Rock Rioter
11%inclusion28 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
11%inclusion30 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion29 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
10%inclusion28 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
10%inclusion28 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Zuko, Seeking Honor
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Zuko, Avatar Hunter
10%inclusion27 decks272 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion27 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
9.3%inclusion23 decks246 decks
8%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
9.2%inclusion25 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
8.4%inclusion23 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Angel
8.4%inclusion23 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Ran and Shaw
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Loyal Fire Sage
7.7%inclusion21 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Electrodominance
34%inclusion92 decks273 decks
33%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
32%inclusion87 decks273 decks
31%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
31%inclusion75 decks242 decks
28%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
30%inclusion83 decks273 decks
29%synergy
Haste Magic
30%inclusion82 decks273 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion77 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Opera Love Song
27%inclusion75 decks273 decks
26%synergy
Airbending Lesson
25%inclusion69 decks273 decks
24%synergy
Ephemerate
25%inclusion67 decks273 decks
20%synergy
Solstice Revelations
24%inclusion60 decks251 decks
22%synergy
Comet Storm
22%inclusion61 decks273 decks
22%synergy
Seize Opportunity
22%inclusion61 decks273 decks
22%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
22%inclusion53 decks239 decks
20%synergy
Cloudshift
22%inclusion60 decks273 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion60 decks273 decks
18%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
22%inclusion60 decks273 decks
22%synergy
Great Train Heist
22%inclusion59 decks273 decks
17%synergy
Fire Nation Attacks
21%inclusion57 decks273 decks
20%synergy
Big Score
19%inclusion53 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
19%inclusion52 decks273 decks
19%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
19%inclusion51 decks273 decks
18%synergy
Firebending Lesson
18%inclusion43 decks239 decks
17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
17%inclusion46 decks273 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Charm
17%inclusion46 decks273 decks
-13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion44 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
16%inclusion39 decks245 decks
14%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
14%inclusion39 decks273 decks
14%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
14%inclusion38 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion37 decks273 decks
-1%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion37 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Eerie Interlude
13%inclusion36 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
13%inclusion35 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Secure the Wastes
13%inclusion35 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion32 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Zuko's Exile
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Grand Crescendo
11%inclusion31 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion31 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion30 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion30 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Strike
11%inclusion29 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion29 decks273 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion29 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion27 decks273 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion27 decks273 decks
-10%synergy
Bituminous Blast
9.2%inclusion25 decks273 decks
9%synergy
Heartless Act
8.8%inclusion24 decks273 decks
9%synergy
Savage Beating
8.4%inclusion23 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Overwhelming Victory
8.3%inclusion20 decks242 decks
7%synergy
How to Start a Riot
7.7%inclusion21 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
7.3%inclusion20 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Avatar's Wrath
39%inclusion97 decks248 decks
34%synergy
Light Up the Stage
34%inclusion93 decks273 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion59 decks273 decks
-1%synergy
Reckless Impulse
19%inclusion52 decks273 decks
18%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
17%inclusion47 decks273 decks
16%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
16%inclusion44 decks273 decks
15%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
16%inclusion43 decks273 decks
-23%synergy
Damning Verdict
15%inclusion42 decks273 decks
15%synergy
Day of Black Sun
14%inclusion36 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Epic Downfall
12%inclusion34 decks273 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion32 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Ignite the Future
12%inclusion32 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
11%inclusion30 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
10%inclusion26 decks273 decks
9%synergy
Iroh's Demonstration
8.6%inclusion21 decks245 decks
8%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
7.7%inclusion21 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
7.7%inclusion21 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Plea
6.6%inclusion16 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Destined Confrontation
6.5%inclusion16 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Precision
6.5%inclusion16 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.2%inclusion17 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.2%inclusion17 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
6.2%inclusion17 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
5.6%inclusion15 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.5%inclusion15 decks273 decks
-3%synergy
Scarring Memories
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
5%synergy
United Front
5.3%inclusion13 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Into the Time Vortex
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vedalken Orrery
33%inclusion91 decks273 decks
32%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
22%inclusion53 decks245 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion53 decks273 decks
-15%synergy
Wand of Wonder
14%inclusion37 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Twin Blades
12%inclusion29 decks246 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
11%inclusion31 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
11%inclusion30 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion27 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Embercleave
9.2%inclusion25 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
8.8%inclusion24 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Wand
8.8%inclusion24 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Horizon Stone
8.1%inclusion22 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
7.7%inclusion21 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Glider Staff
7.6%inclusion19 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Ruby Medallion
7.3%inclusion20 decks273 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
7.3%inclusion20 decks273 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.6%inclusion18 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Dolmen Gate
5.9%inclusion16 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Wasteland
25%inclusion68 decks273 decks
23%synergy
Airbender Ascension
23%inclusion58 decks253 decks
20%synergy
Windcrag Siege
22%inclusion59 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
21%inclusion58 decks273 decks
20%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
19%inclusion51 decks273 decks
17%synergy
Reconnaissance
16%inclusion45 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
16%inclusion44 decks273 decks
16%synergy
Theater of Horrors
13%inclusion35 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
13%inclusion35 decks273 decks
12%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
11%inclusion28 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Showdown of the Skalds
11%inclusion30 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
11%inclusion26 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Count on Luck
10%inclusion28 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Outpost Siege
10%inclusion26 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
9.2%inclusion25 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Exploration
7.7%inclusion21 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Path to Redemption
7.0%inclusion19 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Fire Nation Occupation
6.6%inclusion16 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Dragon Mantle
6.6%inclusion18 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
6.6%inclusion18 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Share the Spoils
6.6%inclusion18 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Triple Triad
5.5%inclusion15 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
5.5%inclusion15 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Furious Rise
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Quintorius Kand
23%inclusion63 decks273 decks
22%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
7.3%inclusion20 decks273 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Cori Mountain Monastery
34%inclusion92 decks273 decks
31%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
29%inclusion80 decks273 decks
19%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
28%inclusion68 decks241 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion76 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion67 decks273 decks
-7%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
21%inclusion58 decks273 decks
19%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion35 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Secret Tunnel
11%inclusion27 decks249 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
10%inclusion27 decks273 decks
-12%synergy
Realm of Koh
10%inclusion23 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
9.2%inclusion25 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.2%inclusion25 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Hidden Volcano
8.4%inclusion23 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.2%inclusion17 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.5%inclusion15 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.5%inclusion15 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
-11%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion234 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
76%inclusion207 decks273 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion114 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
36%inclusion97 decks273 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
34%inclusion94 decks273 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion73 decks273 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
26%inclusion71 decks273 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion68 decks273 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
24%inclusion65 decks273 decks
-10%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
19%inclusion52 decks267 decks
18%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
18%inclusion48 decks273 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.2%inclusion25 decks273 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion273 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion271 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion269 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion235 decks273 decks
-6%synergy
Nomad Outpost
56%inclusion153 decks273 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion147 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50%inclusion137 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
48%inclusion130 decks273 decks
-3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
44%inclusion121 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
39%inclusion106 decks273 decks
-5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion104 decks273 decks
-13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
37%inclusion102 decks273 decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
35%inclusion96 decks273 decks
-12%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
34%inclusion94 decks273 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
34%inclusion94 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion90 decks273 decks
17%synergy
Savai Triome
30%inclusion83 decks273 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion78 decks273 decks
-9%synergy
Blood Crypt
27%inclusion74 decks273 decks
-16%synergy
Shattered Landscape
26%inclusion70 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
24%inclusion65 decks273 decks
-8%synergy
Graven Cairns
23%inclusion64 decks273 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion64 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Spectator Seating
22%inclusion61 decks273 decks
-10%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion60 decks273 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
21%inclusion57 decks273 decks
-13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion56 decks273 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion55 decks273 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion53 decks273 decks
-3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion53 decks273 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion49 decks273 decks
-14%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion48 decks273 decks
-14%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
17%inclusion43 decks246 decks
16%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion47 decks273 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
17%inclusion47 decks273 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Silence
16%inclusion45 decks273 decks
-7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion42 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion40 decks273 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion40 decks273 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion40 decks273 decks
-17%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
14%inclusion35 decks246 decks
13%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
14%inclusion38 decks273 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion37 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
13%inclusion33 decks246 decks
12%synergy
Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop
13%inclusion32 decks245 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion32 decks273 decks
-8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion31 decks273 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
11%inclusion30 decks273 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion29 decks273 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion28 decks273 decks
1%synergy