Fire Lord Zuko (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

Background image for An Interview With Chris Mooney, Avatar's Design Lead
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
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
73%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Firebender Ascension
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Sun Warriors
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Firebending Student
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
40%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
67%synergy
Commune with Lava
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
65%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
62%synergy
Tavern Brawler
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Party Thrasher
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Fated Firepower
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
36%synergy
The Legend of Roku
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Dream Devourer
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Light Up the Stage
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Iroh, Dragon of the West
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Commander Liara Portyr
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Abzan Falconer
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Hellkite Charger
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Ryan Sinclair
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Kami of Celebration
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Norin the Wary
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Decadent Dragon
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Combustion Man
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Fire Lord Ozai
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Restoration Angel
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Vindictive Warden
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Cruel Administrator
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Archetype of Aggression
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Mirror Entity
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Felidar Guardian
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Zuko, Avatar Hunter
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Monk Gyatso
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Lo and Li, Twin Tutors
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Fire Nation Salvagers
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Azula, On the Hunt
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Fire Nation Cadets
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Mai, Jaded Edge
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Tectonic Giant
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Raiju
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Charming Prince
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Fire Sages
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Blazing Crescendo
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Haste Magic
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Firebending Lesson
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
27%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Electrodominance
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Seize Opportunity
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Redirect Lightning
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Airbending Lesson
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Solstice Revelations
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Zuko's Exile
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Great Train Heist
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Cloudshift
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Fire Nation Attacks
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Bolt Bend
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Opera Love Song
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Strike
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Boros Charm
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Heartless Act
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Comet Storm
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Azula Always Lies
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
How to Start a Riot
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Ephemerate
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-20%synergy
Bituminous Blast
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Crackling Doom
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Valorous Stance
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Grand Crescendo
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Sold Out
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Combustion Technique
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Overwhelming Victory
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Confrontation
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Cunning Maneuver
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Semester's End
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Sozin's Comet
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Damning Verdict
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Reckless Impulse
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Epic Downfall
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Ignite the Future
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Iroh's Demonstration
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Day of Black Sun
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Destined Confrontation
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Scarring Memories
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Plea
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vedalken Orrery
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Wand of Wonder
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Horizon Stone
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
The Fire Crystal
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Glider Staff
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Unstable Amulet
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Twin Blades
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Meteor Sword
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Wild Wasteland
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Windcrag Siege
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
2%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Airbender Ascension
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Theater of Horrors
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Count on Luck
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Outpost Siege
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Triple Triad
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Path to Redemption
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Rabble Rousing
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Showdown of the Skalds
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Expedited Inheritance
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Resourceful Defense
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Draconic Destiny
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Fire Nation Occupation
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Sokka's Charge
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Quintorius Kand
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Fire Nation Palace
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Realm of Koh
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Shambling Vent
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Volcano
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Orzhov Signet
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Nomad Outpost
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Isolated Chapel
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Rugged Prairie
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Landscape
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Silence
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Desolate Mire
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Malice
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Geothermal Bog
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Peaks
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Rumble Arena
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Bluff
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Boros Garrison
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-37%synergy