Fire Lord Zuko (Commander) - Upgraded

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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
63%inclusion249 decks395 decks
57%synergy
Zuko, Exiled Prince
62%inclusion271 decks439 decks
57%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
61%inclusion239 decks395 decks
54%synergy
Redirect Lightning
59%inclusion259 decks441 decks
54%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
57%inclusion250 decks441 decks
53%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
75%inclusion329 decks441 decks
71%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
73%inclusion322 decks441 decks
70%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
71%inclusion313 decks441 decks
70%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
71%inclusion304 decks429 decks
67%synergy
Party Thrasher
63%inclusion276 decks441 decks
61%synergy
Norin the Wary
60%inclusion263 decks441 decks
59%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
64%inclusion282 decks441 decks
56%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
57%inclusion251 decks441 decks
56%synergy
Commune with Lava
56%inclusion245 decks441 decks
55%synergy
Fated Firepower
56%inclusion249 decks441 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion278 decks441 decks
1%synergy
The Legend of Roku
55%inclusion219 decks395 decks
50%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
55%inclusion241 decks441 decks
40%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
53%inclusion235 decks441 decks
52%synergy
Dream Devourer
53%inclusion234 decks441 decks
52%synergy
Sozin's Comet
52%inclusion208 decks399 decks
47%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
51%inclusion226 decks441 decks
49%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
51%inclusion224 decks441 decks
49%synergy
Iroh, Dragon of the West
50%inclusion190 decks380 decks
45%synergy
Firebender Ascension
50%inclusion192 decks385 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
59%inclusion258 decks441 decks
48%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion97 decks441 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion52 decks441 decks
-8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion47 decks441 decks
-16%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion42 decks441 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.3%inclusion28 decks441 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
49%inclusion217 decks441 decks
47%synergy
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
48%inclusion212 decks441 decks
47%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
48%inclusion210 decks441 decks
31%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
46%inclusion201 decks441 decks
45%synergy
Hellkite Charger
44%inclusion193 decks441 decks
42%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
42%inclusion184 decks441 decks
41%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
39%inclusion174 decks441 decks
38%synergy
Firebending Student
39%inclusion155 decks395 decks
34%synergy
Fire Lord Ozai
38%inclusion169 decks441 decks
36%synergy
Abzan Falconer
34%inclusion151 decks441 decks
33%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
34%inclusion150 decks441 decks
33%synergy
Commander Liara Portyr
33%inclusion144 decks441 decks
31%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
32%inclusion125 decks395 decks
28%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
31%inclusion138 decks441 decks
19%synergy
Decadent Dragon
27%inclusion118 decks441 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion117 decks441 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
26%inclusion115 decks441 decks
8%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
23%inclusion100 decks441 decks
21%synergy
Sun Warriors
22%inclusion85 decks395 decks
18%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
20%inclusion87 decks441 decks
18%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
19%inclusion83 decks426 decks
18%synergy
Kami of Celebration
19%inclusion85 decks441 decks
19%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
19%inclusion74 decks391 decks
16%synergy
Ryan Sinclair
17%inclusion76 decks441 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion76 decks441 decks
11%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
17%inclusion75 decks441 decks
16%synergy
Nalfeshnee
17%inclusion74 decks441 decks
16%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
14%inclusion62 decks441 decks
11%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
14%inclusion60 decks441 decks
11%synergy
Restoration Angel
13%inclusion57 decks441 decks
11%synergy
Monk Gyatso
13%inclusion48 decks380 decks
11%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
12%inclusion55 decks441 decks
10%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
12%inclusion54 decks441 decks
12%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
11%inclusion47 decks441 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion47 decks441 decks
7%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
10%inclusion46 decks441 decks
8%synergy
Headliner Scarlett
10%inclusion45 decks441 decks
10%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
9.2%inclusion36 decks391 decks
8%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
9.1%inclusion40 decks441 decks
6%synergy
Valki, God of Lies
8.8%inclusion39 decks441 decks
8%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
8.8%inclusion39 decks441 decks
7%synergy
Vindictive Warden
8.2%inclusion36 decks439 decks
7%synergy
Tannuk, Steadfast Second
7.7%inclusion34 decks441 decks
6%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
7.5%inclusion33 decks441 decks
1%synergy
Felidar Guardian
7.5%inclusion33 decks441 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
7.3%inclusion32 decks441 decks
-10%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
7.3%inclusion32 decks441 decks
7%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
6.9%inclusion27 decks390 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.8%inclusion30 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Fire Sages
6.6%inclusion29 decks439 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
49%inclusion214 decks441 decks
2%synergy
Ephemerate
39%inclusion173 decks441 decks
34%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion166 decks441 decks
22%synergy
Great Train Heist
35%inclusion154 decks441 decks
30%synergy
Electrodominance
34%inclusion152 decks441 decks
34%synergy
Haste Magic
32%inclusion143 decks441 decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion127 decks441 decks
12%synergy
Comet Storm
28%inclusion124 decks441 decks
27%synergy
Opera Love Song
27%inclusion120 decks441 decks
26%synergy
Boros Charm
27%inclusion120 decks441 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion117 decks441 decks
16%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
26%inclusion115 decks441 decks
26%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion99 decks441 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion97 decks441 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
22%inclusion97 decks441 decks
20%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
21%inclusion94 decks441 decks
-13%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion92 decks441 decks
17%synergy
Big Score
21%inclusion91 decks441 decks
11%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
20%inclusion89 decks441 decks
19%synergy
Cloudshift
20%inclusion87 decks441 decks
17%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
20%inclusion86 decks441 decks
19%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
17%inclusion75 decks441 decks
17%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
15%inclusion68 decks441 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion68 decks441 decks
-4%synergy
Airbending Lesson
15%inclusion66 decks440 decks
14%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
15%inclusion57 decks380 decks
12%synergy
Grand Crescendo
14%inclusion63 decks441 decks
9%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
14%inclusion63 decks441 decks
14%synergy
Duelist's Flame
14%inclusion58 decks412 decks
13%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion62 decks441 decks
13%synergy
Fire Nation Attacks
13%inclusion59 decks441 decks
12%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
13%inclusion58 decks441 decks
13%synergy
Seize Opportunity
13%inclusion57 decks441 decks
12%synergy
Solstice Revelations
12%inclusion48 decks391 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion54 decks441 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion52 decks441 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
12%inclusion51 decks441 decks
8%synergy
Savage Beating
12%inclusion51 decks441 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion47 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Secure the Wastes
8.6%inclusion38 decks441 decks
2%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
7.8%inclusion29 decks371 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
7.5%inclusion33 decks441 decks
-5%synergy
Return the Favor
7.3%inclusion32 decks441 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
7.1%inclusion27 decks381 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.0%inclusion31 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Firebending Lesson
7.0%inclusion26 decks371 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.8%inclusion30 decks441 decks
-9%synergy
Zuko's Exile
6.6%inclusion26 decks395 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.4%inclusion24 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.4%inclusion24 decks441 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Avatar's Wrath
47%inclusion184 decks390 decks
42%synergy
Light Up the Stage
34%inclusion150 decks441 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion145 decks441 decks
10%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
30%inclusion131 decks441 decks
-9%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
26%inclusion115 decks441 decks
25%synergy
Reckless Impulse
23%inclusion101 decks441 decks
22%synergy
Damning Verdict
19%inclusion84 decks441 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion66 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
14%inclusion61 decks441 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion54 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Ignite the Future
11%inclusion47 decks441 decks
10%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
10%inclusion45 decks441 decks
10%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
8.6%inclusion38 decks441 decks
8%synergy
Day of Black Sun
8.4%inclusion33 decks391 decks
7%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
7.9%inclusion35 decks441 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
7.3%inclusion32 decks441 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.0%inclusion31 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
5.7%inclusion25 decks441 decks
5%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.2%inclusion23 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion189 decks441 decks
11%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
32%inclusion123 decks381 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion142 decks441 decks
-2%synergy
The Ozolith
22%inclusion99 decks441 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
19%inclusion84 decks441 decks
18%synergy
Wand of Wonder
17%inclusion77 decks441 decks
12%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
15%inclusion66 decks441 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion66 decks441 decks
9%synergy
Dolmen Gate
15%inclusion65 decks441 decks
10%synergy
Horizon Stone
13%inclusion57 decks441 decks
12%synergy
Ruby Medallion
10%inclusion44 decks441 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion44 decks441 decks
7%synergy
The Fire Crystal
10%inclusion43 decks441 decks
7%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
8.4%inclusion37 decks441 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.2%inclusion36 decks441 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.3%inclusion32 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Wand
6.3%inclusion28 decks441 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Tavern Brawler
47%inclusion209 decks441 decks
46%synergy
Wild Wasteland
33%inclusion147 decks441 decks
32%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
32%inclusion140 decks441 decks
31%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
26%inclusion116 decks441 decks
26%synergy
Reconnaissance
26%inclusion115 decks441 decks
16%synergy
Windcrag Siege
26%inclusion113 decks441 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
23%inclusion101 decks441 decks
18%synergy
Airbender Ascension
22%inclusion86 decks395 decks
19%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
15%inclusion65 decks441 decks
13%synergy
Count on Luck
10%inclusion46 decks441 decks
10%synergy
Triple Triad
10%inclusion43 decks441 decks
9%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
9.2%inclusion36 decks390 decks
8%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
9.1%inclusion40 decks441 decks
8%synergy
Teleportation Circle
8.8%inclusion39 decks441 decks
7%synergy
All Will Be One
8.6%inclusion38 decks441 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Exploration
8.2%inclusion36 decks441 decks
8%synergy
Showdown of the Skalds
7.0%inclusion31 decks441 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
6.6%inclusion29 decks441 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.6%inclusion29 decks441 decks
-9%synergy
Braid of Fire
6.1%inclusion27 decks441 decks
6%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.5%inclusion21 decks380 decks
4%synergy
Outpost Siege
5.4%inclusion24 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Quintorius Kand
29%inclusion126 decks441 decks
28%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
12%inclusion51 decks441 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Fire Nation Palace
53%inclusion203 decks381 decks
47%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
51%inclusion223 decks441 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion150 decks441 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
31%inclusion116 decks379 decks
26%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
30%inclusion134 decks441 decks
20%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
27%inclusion118 decks441 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion116 decks441 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
24%inclusion108 decks441 decks
17%synergy
Emergence Zone
20%inclusion89 decks441 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion54 decks441 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
12%inclusion53 decks441 decks
-10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12%inclusion52 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion47 decks441 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion47 decks441 decks
-5%synergy
Winding Canyons
10%inclusion43 decks441 decks
10%synergy
Secret Tunnel
8.2%inclusion32 decks391 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.3%inclusion32 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Realm of Koh
6.1%inclusion23 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion403 decks441 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion402 decks441 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion209 decks441 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion196 decks441 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
35%inclusion156 decks441 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion110 decks441 decks
-3%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
19%inclusion83 decks426 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
18%inclusion78 decks441 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Signet
17%inclusion76 decks441 decks
-13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
12%inclusion54 decks441 decks
-21%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion45 decks440 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion27 decks441 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Talisman
5.4%inclusion24 decks441 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion436 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion434 decks441 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion422 decks441 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion422 decks441 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
66%inclusion290 decks441 decks
22%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion283 decks441 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion265 decks441 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
57%inclusion252 decks441 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
57%inclusion252 decks441 decks
14%synergy
Savai Triome
53%inclusion235 decks441 decks
15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
52%inclusion229 decks441 decks
1%synergy
Nomad Outpost
52%inclusion228 decks441 decks
-7%synergy
Spectator Seating
48%inclusion213 decks441 decks
16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
46%inclusion204 decks441 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
45%inclusion200 decks441 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion192 decks441 decks
12%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion191 decks441 decks
11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
43%inclusion191 decks441 decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion185 decks441 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion166 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
37%inclusion164 decks441 decks
16%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
34%inclusion151 decks441 decks
8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
32%inclusion141 decks441 decks
23%synergy
Haunted Ridge
32%inclusion140 decks441 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
30%inclusion132 decks441 decks
-9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
28%inclusion123 decks441 decks
-8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
27%inclusion121 decks441 decks
16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
27%inclusion120 decks441 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
26%inclusion115 decks441 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion111 decks441 decks
-12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
22%inclusion99 decks441 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion92 decks441 decks
17%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion89 decks441 decks
11%synergy
Graven Cairns
19%inclusion83 decks441 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion76 decks441 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Landscape
15%inclusion66 decks441 decks
-4%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion65 decks441 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion61 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
14%inclusion61 decks441 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Heath
13%inclusion59 decks441 decks
-6%synergy
Scrubland
13%inclusion57 decks441 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion56 decks441 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion55 decks441 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion53 decks441 decks
3%synergy
Badlands
12%inclusion52 decks441 decks
0%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
11%inclusion49 decks441 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion47 decks441 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion45 decks441 decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion43 decks441 decks
1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
9.3%inclusion41 decks441 decks
-2%synergy