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Julia Maddalena
Dec 26, 2025
Fire and Ice: Which Cards Are Hot and Cold for Azlask, the Swelling Scourge?
This week on Fire and Ice, Julia breaks down the hot and cold cards for a popular Eldrazi commander: Azlask, the Swelling Scourge.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Toph, Earthbending Master
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Phyrexian Tower
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
78%synergy
Entomb
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
78%synergy
Viscera Seer
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
70%synergy
Plaguecrafter
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
69%synergy
Eternal Witness
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
68%synergy
Buried Alive
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
63%synergy
Animate Dead
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
63%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
61%synergy
Reanimate
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
59%synergy
Spore Frog
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Skullclamp
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
58%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Diabolic Intent
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Elvish Mystic
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Haywire Mite
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
66%synergy
Demonic Tutor
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
62%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
53%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
52%synergy
Worldly Tutor
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Opposition Agent
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Chrome Mox
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Mox Diamond
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Creatures
Protean Hulk
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
45%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Llanowar Elves
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Carrion Feeder
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Accursed Marauder
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
46%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Cavalier of Night
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Blood Artist
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Grim Haruspex
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Mindslicer
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Collector Ouphe
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Dark Confidant
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Fiend Artisan
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Shriekmaw
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Endurance
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Demon's Disciple
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Cankerbloom
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Midnight Reaper
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Insidious Fungus
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Woe Strider
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Caustic Caterpillar
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Bane of Progress
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Massacre Girl
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Wood Elves
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Foundation Breaker
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Massacre Wurm
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Warren Soultrader
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Manglehorn
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Underrealm Lich
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Spinner of Souls
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Icetill Explorer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Reclamation Sage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Hermit Druid
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Terastodon
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Abrupt Decay
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Veil of Summer
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Force of Vigor
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Saw in Half
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Crop Rotation
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Noxious Revival
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Tear Asunder
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Chord of Calling
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-22%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Vraska's Fall
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Songs of the Damned
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-13%synergy
Altar's Reap
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Infectious Bite
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-13%synergy
Shallow Grave
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Mastery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Back to Nature
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Murderous Cut
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Charm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Nasty End
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Green Sun's Zenith
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Culling Ritual
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Unmarked Grave
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Victimize
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Finale of Devastation
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Life from the Loam
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Imperial Seal
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Living Death
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Life // Death
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Chain of Smog
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Lore
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Farseek
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Natural Order
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Footsteps of the Goryo
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Season of Loss
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Mulch
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Persist
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Primal Growth
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Dark Petition
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Final Parting
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Explore
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Birthing Pod
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Altar of Dementia
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Deathrender
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Null Rod
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Oblivion Stone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Null Brooch
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Perilous Vault
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Necromancy
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Dance of the Dead
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Guardian Project
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Contamination
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Pernicious Deed
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Grave Pact
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Wild Growth
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Birthing Ritual
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Pattern of Rebirth
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Earthcraft
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Awakening Zone
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Gift of Doom
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Living Plane
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
From Beyond
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Evolutionary Leap
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Nether Void
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Squandered Resources
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Journey to Eternity
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Aether
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Whip Silk
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Insidious Roots
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Greater Good
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Oppression
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Golgari Queen
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Grist, the Hunger Tide
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Dryad Arbor
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Cabal Coffers
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
High Market
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-12%synergy
Wasteland
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Grim Backwoods
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Vale
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Field
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Slippery Karst
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Winding Canyons
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Hissing Quagmire
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Diamond Valley
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Temple
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Khalni Garden
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-16%synergy
Homeward Path
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
-27%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Mana Crypt
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Golgari Signet
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-20%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-18%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Overgrown Tomb
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
55%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
64%synergy
Bayou
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
74%synergy
Swamp
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
-19%synergy
Forest
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
-19%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Windswept Heath
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
57%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
58%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
58%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
58%synergy
Misty Rainforest
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
51%synergy
Twilight Mire
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Underground Mortuary
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
-11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Deathcap Glade
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Wastewood Verge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-20%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Blooming Marsh
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Wood
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Blighted Woodland
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Horizon of Progress
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Viridescent Bog
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-14%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-29%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-13%synergy
Demolition Field
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy