Fire Lord Zuko (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Ozai, the Phoenix King
60%inclusion58 decks96 decks
54%synergy
Zuko, Exiled Prince
57%inclusion63 decks110 decks
53%synergy
Sozin's Comet
53%inclusion51 decks96 decks
48%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
49%synergy
Firebending Student
52%inclusion50 decks96 decks
47%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Prosper, Tome-Bound
68%inclusion75 decks110 decks
65%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
68%inclusion71 decks104 decks
64%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
64%inclusion70 decks110 decks
62%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
60%inclusion66 decks110 decks
56%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
56%inclusion62 decks110 decks
55%synergy
Commune with Lava
55%inclusion60 decks110 decks
53%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
51%inclusion56 decks110 decks
50%synergy
Norin the Wary
51%inclusion56 decks110 decks
50%synergy
Hellkite Charger
49%inclusion54 decks110 decks
47%synergy
Light Up the Stage
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion71 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
61%inclusion67 decks110 decks
45%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
55%inclusion61 decks110 decks
39%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
45%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
52%inclusion50 decks96 decks
46%synergy
Redirect Lightning
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
46%synergy
Iroh, Dragon of the West
49%inclusion47 decks95 decks
45%synergy
Firebender Ascension
48%inclusion46 decks95 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Party Thrasher
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
68%inclusion75 decks110 decks
58%synergy
Demonic Tutor
46%inclusion51 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Bonehoard Dracosaur
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
47%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
47%inclusion52 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
42%synergy
Fire Lord Ozai
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
39%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
38%inclusion36 decks96 decks
34%synergy
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Dream Devourer
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Commander Liara Portyr
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Abzan Falconer
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Sun Warriors
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Ryan Sinclair
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Kami of Celebration
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Restoration Angel
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Decadent Dragon
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Nalfeshnee
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Monk Gyatso
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Felidar Guardian
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Gandalf the White
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Tannuk, Steadfast Second
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Combustion Man
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
33%synergy
Ephemerate
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
33%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Haste Magic
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Boros Charm
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Great Train Heist
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Cloudshift
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
-14%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Electrodominance
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Comet Storm
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Solstice Revelations
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Airbending Lesson
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Opera Love Song
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Eerie Interlude
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Fire Nation Attacks
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
8%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Seize Opportunity
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Firebending Lesson
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Zuko's Exile
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Secure the Wastes
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Saw in Half
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Grand Crescendo
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Desperate Ritual
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Savage Beating
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Despark
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Duelist's Flame
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Avatar's Wrath
43%inclusion41 decks95 decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
-14%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Reckless Impulse
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Damning Verdict
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Ignite the Future
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Day of Black Sun
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geyser
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Zenith Festival
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Profane Tutor
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Crackle with Power
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion52 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
22%synergy
The Ozolith
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Ruby Medallion
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
15%synergy
The Fire Crystal
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Dolmen Gate
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Horizon Stone
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Glider Staff
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Embercleave
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Wand of Wonder
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
The Legend of Roku
48%inclusion46 decks96 decks
43%synergy
Aggravated Assault
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
41%synergy
Fated Firepower
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
39%synergy
Tavern Brawler
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
41%synergy
Wild Wasteland
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Airbender Ascension
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Reconnaissance
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Windcrag Siege
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
18%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
5%synergy
All Will Be One
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Count on Luck
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Teleportation Circle
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Braid of Fire
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Quintorius Kand
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Fire Nation Palace
49%inclusion47 decks95 decks
43%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
22%synergy
Emergence Zone
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Winding Canyons
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-13%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion104 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion99 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Boros Signet
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
-16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-20%synergy
Rakdos Signet
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-19%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion105 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion105 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion103 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion101 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion82 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Godless Shrine
69%inclusion76 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Blood Crypt
65%inclusion71 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Savai Triome
57%inclusion63 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion62 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
51%inclusion56 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
51%inclusion56 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Battlefield Forge
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Spectator Seating
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Nomad Outpost
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
-13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Vault of Champions
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
-12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Blazemire Verge
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Badlands
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Plateau
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
-16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Graven Cairns
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-14%synergy
Shattered Landscape
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-11%synergy