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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
High Perfect Morcant
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
True Ancestry
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
June, Bounty Hunter
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Foggy Bottom Swamp
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Spore Frog
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
68%synergy
Buried Alive
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
56%synergy
Plaguecrafter
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Eternal Witness
77%inclusion56 decks73 decks
52%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
78%inclusion57 decks73 decks
49%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
47%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Viscera Seer
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Victimize
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Protean Hulk
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Reclamation Sage
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Skullclamp
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Blood Artist
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Llanowar Elves
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Carrion Feeder
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Accursed Marauder
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Grim Haruspex
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Haywire Mite
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Cankerbloom
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Wood Elves
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Fauna Shaman
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Shriekmaw
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Elvish Mystic
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Insidious Fungus
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Caustic Caterpillar
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Woe Strider
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Merciless Executioner
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Massacre Wurm
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Poison-Tip Archer
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Birds of Paradise
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Demon's Disciple
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Savra, Queen of the Golgari
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Melira, Sylvok Outcast
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Acidic Slime
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Vile Entomber
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Warren Soultrader
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Lesser Masticore
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Reaper
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Triskelion
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Viridian Emissary
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Putrid Goblin
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Old Stickfingers
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Fiend Artisan
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Massacre Girl
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Foundation Breaker
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Grisly Salvage
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Entomb
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Putrefy
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
-19%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Charm
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Abrupt Decay
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Tragic Slip
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Altar's Reap
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Costly Plunder
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Rushed Rebirth
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Nasty End
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Deathsprout
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Grapple with the Past
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Wretched Confluence
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Dread Return
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Living Death
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Primal Growth
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Culling Ritual
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Jarad's Orders
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Life // Death
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Persist
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Unmarked Grave
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Unearth
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Final Parting
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Mulch
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Lore
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-16%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Life from the Loam
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Bone Splinters
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Dig Up
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Brew
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Casualties of War
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Malevolent Rumble
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Eaten Alive
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Birthing Pod
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Moldervine Reclamation
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Insidious Roots
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Evolutionary Leap
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Grave Pact
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Deathreap Ritual
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Awakening Zone
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Deadbridge Chant
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Journey to Eternity
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Contamination
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Pattern of Rebirth
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Unnatural Growth
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Thran Vigil
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Greater Good
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Into the Pit
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Golgari Germination
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Golgari Queen
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Grist, the Hunger Tide
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
1%synergy
High Market
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Grim Backwoods
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Barren Moor
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Shifting Woodland
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Restless Cottage
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Mire
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-19%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Slippery Karst
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion61 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Golgari Signet
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion72 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion70 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Wood
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Malady
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
44%inclusion32 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Jungle Hollow
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Twilight Mire
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
-22%synergy
Blooming Marsh
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Mire
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Viridescent Bog
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-16%synergy
Wastewood Verge
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Underground Mortuary
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-32%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-16%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Woodland Chasm
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Vernal Fen
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Festering Thicket
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Hidden Grotto
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Strangled Cemetery
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Vivid Marsh
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Witherbloom Campus
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Festering Gulch
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-24%synergy
Foul Orchard
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Vivid Grove
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-6%synergy