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
61%inclusion301 decks490 decks
55%synergy
Zuko, Exiled Prince
60%inclusion322 decks533 decks
56%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
60%inclusion295 decks490 decks
54%synergy
Redirect Lightning
59%inclusion314 decks535 decks
53%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
58%inclusion308 decks535 decks
54%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
75%inclusion399 decks535 decks
71%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
73%inclusion388 decks535 decks
70%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
69%inclusion371 decks535 decks
68%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
69%inclusion362 decks523 decks
65%synergy
Party Thrasher
60%inclusion321 decks535 decks
58%synergy
Norin the Wary
59%inclusion315 decks535 decks
58%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
56%inclusion298 decks535 decks
55%synergy
Commune with Lava
56%inclusion297 decks535 decks
54%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
62%inclusion332 decks535 decks
54%synergy
Dream Devourer
54%inclusion288 decks535 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion338 decks535 decks
1%synergy
The Legend of Roku
57%inclusion281 decks490 decks
52%synergy
Fated Firepower
55%inclusion296 decks535 decks
52%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
55%inclusion294 decks535 decks
40%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
52%inclusion279 decks535 decks
50%synergy
Sozin's Comet
51%inclusion251 decks493 decks
46%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
51%inclusion272 decks535 decks
50%synergy
Iroh, Dragon of the West
51%inclusion241 decks476 decks
46%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
49%inclusion240 decks485 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion258 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
56%inclusion300 decks535 decks
46%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion110 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion61 decks535 decks
-8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion54 decks535 decks
-16%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion54 decks535 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.8%inclusion31 decks535 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Bonehoard Dracosaur
48%inclusion258 decks535 decks
47%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
47%inclusion252 decks535 decks
45%synergy
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
47%inclusion250 decks535 decks
45%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
45%inclusion242 decks535 decks
29%synergy
Hellkite Charger
45%inclusion239 decks535 decks
43%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
44%inclusion233 decks535 decks
42%synergy
Firebending Student
40%inclusion196 decks490 decks
35%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
40%inclusion213 decks535 decks
39%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
38%inclusion203 decks535 decks
36%synergy
Fire Lord Ozai
38%inclusion202 decks535 decks
35%synergy
Abzan Falconer
34%inclusion184 decks535 decks
34%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
32%inclusion173 decks535 decks
31%synergy
Commander Liara Portyr
32%inclusion173 decks535 decks
31%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
32%inclusion171 decks535 decks
19%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
31%inclusion151 decks490 decks
28%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion146 decks535 decks
19%synergy
Decadent Dragon
25%inclusion134 decks535 decks
22%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion132 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
23%inclusion122 decks535 decks
21%synergy
Sun Warriors
21%inclusion103 decks490 decks
18%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
20%inclusion103 decks520 decks
18%synergy
Kami of Celebration
19%inclusion101 decks535 decks
18%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
19%inclusion90 decks486 decks
16%synergy
Ryan Sinclair
18%inclusion95 decks535 decks
17%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
18%inclusion94 decks535 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion91 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
16%inclusion85 decks535 decks
15%synergy
Nalfeshnee
15%inclusion82 decks535 decks
15%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
14%inclusion74 decks535 decks
10%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
13%inclusion71 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
13%inclusion69 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Angel
13%inclusion68 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
13%inclusion68 decks535 decks
10%synergy
Monk Gyatso
13%inclusion60 decks476 decks
11%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
12%inclusion64 decks535 decks
10%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
11%inclusion59 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Headliner Scarlett
11%inclusion58 decks535 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion51 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
9.0%inclusion48 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Rose, Cutthroat Raider
9.0%inclusion48 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Valki, God of Lies
8.2%inclusion44 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Vindictive Warden
7.9%inclusion42 decks533 decks
7%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
7.6%inclusion37 decks486 decks
6%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
7.5%inclusion40 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
7.3%inclusion39 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Combustion Man
7.1%inclusion34 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Tannuk, Steadfast Second
7.1%inclusion38 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
7.0%inclusion34 decks485 decks
6%synergy
Fire Sages
6.9%inclusion37 decks533 decks
6%synergy
Felidar Guardian
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion201 decks535 decks
22%synergy
Ephemerate
36%inclusion194 decks535 decks
31%synergy
Electrodominance
36%inclusion192 decks535 decks
35%synergy
Great Train Heist
35%inclusion185 decks535 decks
30%synergy
Haste Magic
32%inclusion170 decks535 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion150 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Comet Storm
28%inclusion148 decks535 decks
27%synergy
Opera Love Song
27%inclusion143 decks535 decks
25%synergy
Boros Charm
26%inclusion140 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion133 decks535 decks
14%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
24%inclusion129 decks535 decks
24%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion121 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
22%inclusion119 decks535 decks
20%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
22%inclusion118 decks535 decks
-12%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion116 decks535 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion115 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
20%inclusion108 decks535 decks
10%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
20%inclusion107 decks535 decks
20%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
20%inclusion107 decks535 decks
19%synergy
Cloudshift
20%inclusion106 decks535 decks
17%synergy
Duelist's Flame
17%inclusion85 decks506 decks
16%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
16%inclusion84 decks535 decks
15%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
16%inclusion74 decks476 decks
13%synergy
Bolt Bend
15%inclusion81 decks535 decks
14%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
15%inclusion81 decks535 decks
15%synergy
Airbending Lesson
15%inclusion80 decks534 decks
13%synergy
Seize Opportunity
15%inclusion80 decks535 decks
14%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
15%inclusion78 decks535 decks
14%synergy
Grand Crescendo
14%inclusion74 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion72 decks535 decks
-6%synergy
Fire Nation Attacks
13%inclusion70 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion67 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Solstice Revelations
12%inclusion60 decks486 decks
11%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
12%inclusion65 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion64 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion61 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Savage Beating
11%inclusion61 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion58 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Secure the Wastes
8.8%inclusion47 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
8.2%inclusion39 decks477 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
8.0%inclusion43 decks535 decks
-4%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
7.5%inclusion35 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
6.9%inclusion37 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.9%inclusion37 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Firebending Lesson
6.6%inclusion31 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
-9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
-5%synergy
Zuko's Exile
6.1%inclusion30 decks490 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
5.6%inclusion30 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.6%inclusion30 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Light Up the Stage
34%inclusion181 decks535 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion175 decks535 decks
10%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
29%inclusion157 decks535 decks
-10%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
26%inclusion138 decks535 decks
25%synergy
Reckless Impulse
22%inclusion120 decks535 decks
22%synergy
Damning Verdict
19%inclusion102 decks535 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion84 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
15%inclusion80 decks535 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion57 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
10%inclusion54 decks535 decks
10%synergy
Ignite the Future
8.8%inclusion47 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
8.6%inclusion46 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
8.2%inclusion44 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Day of Black Sun
8.0%inclusion39 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.9%inclusion42 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
7.7%inclusion41 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.2%inclusion28 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
5.0%inclusion27 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion238 decks535 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion173 decks535 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
30%inclusion144 decks477 decks
27%synergy
The Ozolith
23%inclusion121 decks535 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
19%inclusion99 decks535 decks
17%synergy
Wand of Wonder
17%inclusion92 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
15%inclusion82 decks535 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion74 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Dolmen Gate
13%inclusion72 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Horizon Stone
12%inclusion65 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion56 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Ruby Medallion
10%inclusion51 decks535 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
9.3%inclusion50 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.6%inclusion46 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
8.0%inclusion43 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.3%inclusion39 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Wand
6.4%inclusion34 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Firebender Ascension
48%inclusion231 decks481 decks
39%synergy
Tavern Brawler
47%inclusion252 decks535 decks
46%synergy
Wild Wasteland
34%inclusion180 decks535 decks
32%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
31%inclusion167 decks535 decks
30%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
28%inclusion150 decks535 decks
27%synergy
Reconnaissance
27%inclusion142 decks535 decks
16%synergy
Windcrag Siege
24%inclusion126 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
23%inclusion124 decks535 decks
18%synergy
Airbender Ascension
21%inclusion105 decks490 decks
18%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
14%inclusion76 decks535 decks
13%synergy
Count on Luck
10%inclusion56 decks535 decks
10%synergy
Triple Triad
10%inclusion51 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
9.0%inclusion48 decks535 decks
8%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
8.7%inclusion42 decks485 decks
7%synergy
All Will Be One
8.4%inclusion45 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Exploration
8.4%inclusion45 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Teleportation Circle
7.9%inclusion42 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Showdown of the Skalds
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
-9%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
6.4%inclusion34 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Outpost Siege
6.2%inclusion33 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Braid of Fire
5.8%inclusion31 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.0%inclusion24 decks476 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Quintorius Kand
29%inclusion156 decks535 decks
28%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
11%inclusion61 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Fire Nation Palace
55%inclusion260 decks477 decks
48%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
50%inclusion270 decks535 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion173 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
32%inclusion151 decks475 decks
27%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
29%inclusion157 decks535 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion146 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
26%inclusion139 decks535 decks
24%synergy
Arena of Glory
24%inclusion126 decks535 decks
16%synergy
Emergence Zone
20%inclusion107 decks535 decks
18%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
13%inclusion69 decks535 decks
-10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12%inclusion64 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion58 decks535 decks
-5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion58 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion58 decks535 decks
10%synergy
Winding Canyons
9.0%inclusion48 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Secret Tunnel
8.8%inclusion43 decks486 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.9%inclusion37 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Realm of Koh
6.6%inclusion31 decks473 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion483 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion480 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion249 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion234 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
35%inclusion188 decks535 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion135 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
19%inclusion100 decks520 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
18%inclusion98 decks535 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Signet
18%inclusion98 decks535 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
14%inclusion73 decks535 decks
-19%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion62 decks534 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.2%inclusion33 decks535 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion526 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion525 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion511 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion502 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
66%inclusion353 decks535 decks
22%synergy
Godless Shrine
65%inclusion348 decks535 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion318 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
58%inclusion309 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
57%inclusion304 decks535 decks
14%synergy
Nomad Outpost
53%inclusion282 decks535 decks
-6%synergy
Savai Triome
52%inclusion280 decks535 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion268 decks535 decks
-1%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion250 decks535 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
45%inclusion243 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
45%inclusion240 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
43%inclusion231 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Luxury Suite
43%inclusion230 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
43%inclusion229 decks535 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion216 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion207 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Sundown Pass
35%inclusion189 decks535 decks
15%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
34%inclusion183 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
31%inclusion168 decks535 decks
22%synergy
Haunted Ridge
31%inclusion165 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
30%inclusion163 decks535 decks
-9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
28%inclusion148 decks535 decks
-8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
27%inclusion145 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
27%inclusion144 decks535 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
26%inclusion140 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion135 decks535 decks
-12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
22%inclusion116 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion116 decks535 decks
17%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion107 decks535 decks
10%synergy
Graven Cairns
18%inclusion94 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion91 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Landscape
16%inclusion83 decks535 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
15%inclusion80 decks535 decks
13%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion75 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion70 decks535 decks
-14%synergy
Fetid Heath
13%inclusion68 decks535 decks
-7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion68 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
12%inclusion65 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Scrubland
12%inclusion65 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion62 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion61 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Badlands
11%inclusion60 decks535 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion56 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
10%inclusion55 decks535 decks
-12%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion54 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion51 decks535 decks
0%synergy