Fire Lord Zuko (Commander) - Budget +1/+1 Counters

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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
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
66%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Solstice Revelations
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Vindictive Warden
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tavern Brawler
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Commander Liara Portyr
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Dream Devourer
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Party Thrasher
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Abzan Falconer
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Airbending Lesson
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Sun Warriors
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Commune with Lava
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Seize Opportunity
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Leyline Tyrant
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Firebending Student
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Decadent Dragon
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Combustion Man
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Ryan Sinclair
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Hellkite Charger
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Cruel Administrator
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Iroh, Dragon of the West
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Boiling Rock Rioter
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
All-Fates Stalker
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Kami of Celebration
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Fire Sages
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Momo, Playful Pet
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Thundering Raiju
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Restoration Angel
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Rayblade Trooper
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Knight Luminary
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Ty Lee, Artful Acrobat
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Mai, Jaded Edge
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Norin, Swift Survivalist
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Grabby Giant
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Perigee Beckoner
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Astelli Reclaimer
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Tannuk, Steadfast Second
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Invasion Reinforcements
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Monk Gyatso
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Ran and Shaw
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Fire Nation Attacks
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Electrodominance
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Haste Magic
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Opera Love Song
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Firebending Lesson
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Zuko's Exile
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Cloudshift
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Grand Crescendo
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Heartless Act
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Strike
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Laughing Mad
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
That's Rough Buddy
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Comet Storm
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Great Train Heist
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Combustion Technique
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Confrontation
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Yip Yip!
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Cunning Maneuver
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Fancy Footwork
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Semester's End
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Poison the Cup
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Secure the Wastes
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Crackling Doom
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
How to Start a Riot
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Slip On the Ring
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-25%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Azula Always Lies
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Sold Out
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Rabid Gnaw
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Bloodsoaked Insight
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Day of Black Sun
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Iroh's Demonstration
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Impending Flux
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Another Round
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Light Up the Stage
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Damning Verdict
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Epic Downfall
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Aang's Journey
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Sozin's Comet
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Bumi Bash
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Monastery Raid
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Into the Time Vortex
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Throes of Chaos
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Gather the White Lotus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Destined Confrontation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Price of Freedom
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Requisition Raid
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Doomskar
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Crush the Weak
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Trajectory
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Honor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Ignite the Future
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Rob the Archives
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glider Staff
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Wand
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Twin Blades
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Wand of Wonder
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Research Desk
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Meteor Sword
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Embercleave
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
World Map
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Horizon Stone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Firebender Ascension
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Airbender Ascension
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Wild Wasteland
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Fated Firepower
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Far Traveler
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Count on Luck
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Spider-Verse
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Swampsnare Trap
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Fire Nation Occupation
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Team Avatar
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
The Legend of Roku
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Rabble Rousing
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Stolen Strategy
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Outpost Siege
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Triple Triad
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Felidar Retreat
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Painter's Studio // Defaced Gallery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Court of Locthwain
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Resourceful Defense
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Furious Rise
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Etali's Favor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Draconic Destiny
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Quintorius Kand
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Cori Mountain Monastery
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Realm of Koh
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Hidden Volcano
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Molten Slagheap
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Sol Ring
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Talisman
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
White Lotus Tile
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Nomad Outpost
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Shattered Landscape
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Caves of Koilos
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Thriving Bluff
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Scoured Barrens
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Fetid Heath
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Graven Cairns
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Moor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Heath
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Silence
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Rumble Arena
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Peak
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Ominous Asylum
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Stone Quarry
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-35%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Malice
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Command Bridge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Opal Palace
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy