Minthara, Merciless Soul (Commander)

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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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Aang, Airbending Master
16%inclusion226 decks1.42K decks
16%synergy
Tolls of War
13%inclusion96 decks739 decks
11%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
10%inclusion81 decks780 decks
10%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
10%inclusion75 decks758 decks
9%synergy
Airbender Ascension
8.5%inclusion66 decks780 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Grateful Apparition
61%inclusion2.89K decks4.73K decks
59%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
63%inclusion2.60K decks4.13K decks
59%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
63%inclusion2.96K decks4.73K decks
58%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
60%inclusion2.83K decks4.73K decks
56%synergy
Nested Shambler
56%inclusion2.66K decks4.73K decks
54%synergy
Drown in Ichor
55%inclusion2.60K decks4.73K decks
52%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
54%inclusion2.55K decks4.73K decks
51%synergy
Karn's Bastion
53%inclusion2.52K decks4.73K decks
48%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
43%inclusion2.01K decks4.73K decks
40%synergy
Deadly Dispute
59%inclusion2.78K decks4.73K decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion2.86K decks4.73K decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion2.27K decks4.73K decks
-1%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
46%inclusion2.18K decks4.73K decks
26%synergy
Village Rites
46%inclusion2.17K decks4.73K decks
24%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
45%inclusion2.13K decks4.73K decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion1.98K decks4.73K decks
26%synergy
Skullclamp
42%inclusion1.96K decks4.73K decks
15%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
39%inclusion1.85K decks4.73K decks
29%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
39%inclusion1.83K decks4.73K decks
24%synergy
Viscera Seer
38%inclusion1.78K decks4.73K decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.73K decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion520 decks4.73K decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.9%inclusion372 decks4.73K decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Denethor, Ruling Steward
37%inclusion1.76K decks4.73K decks
33%synergy
Sun Titan
36%inclusion1.72K decks4.73K decks
24%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
36%inclusion1.71K decks4.73K decks
35%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
36%inclusion1.69K decks4.73K decks
26%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
35%inclusion1.67K decks4.73K decks
33%synergy
Cathar Commando
33%inclusion1.56K decks4.73K decks
26%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
33%inclusion1.54K decks4.73K decks
28%synergy
Spirited Companion
31%inclusion1.47K decks4.73K decks
26%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
31%inclusion1.46K decks4.73K decks
13%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
29%inclusion1.39K decks4.73K decks
28%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
29%inclusion1.38K decks4.73K decks
19%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
29%inclusion1.36K decks4.73K decks
27%synergy
Daxos the Returned
28%inclusion1.34K decks4.73K decks
27%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
28%inclusion1.30K decks4.73K decks
8%synergy
Selfless Spirit
27%inclusion1.28K decks4.73K decks
16%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
27%inclusion428 decks1.61K decks
18%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
26%inclusion1.02K decks3.87K decks
25%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
26%inclusion421 decks1.64K decks
24%synergy
Accursed Marauder
26%inclusion1.05K decks4.11K decks
18%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
25%inclusion1.21K decks4.73K decks
20%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
25%inclusion1.08K decks4.37K decks
21%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
23%inclusion1.08K decks4.73K decks
7%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
22%inclusion1.05K decks4.73K decks
7%synergy
Flickerwisp
22%inclusion1.04K decks4.73K decks
19%synergy
Teysa Karlov
21%inclusion1K decks4.73K decks
5%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
20%inclusion876 decks4.37K decks
8%synergy
Corpse Knight
20%inclusion944 decks4.73K decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
20%inclusion943 decks4.73K decks
16%synergy
Company Commander
20%inclusion935 decks4.73K decks
18%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
20%inclusion935 decks4.73K decks
13%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
19%inclusion914 decks4.73K decks
7%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
19%inclusion913 decks4.73K decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
19%inclusion893 decks4.73K decks
-13%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
19%inclusion883 decks4.73K decks
-4%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion869 decks4.73K decks
0%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
17%inclusion809 decks4.73K decks
14%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
16%inclusion270 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
16%inclusion767 decks4.73K decks
8%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
16%inclusion764 decks4.73K decks
9%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
16%inclusion756 decks4.73K decks
14%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
16%inclusion756 decks4.73K decks
7%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
16%inclusion740 decks4.73K decks
-11%synergy
Restoration Angel
15%inclusion728 decks4.73K decks
12%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
15%inclusion670 decks4.37K decks
10%synergy
Plaguecrafter
14%inclusion679 decks4.73K decks
10%synergy
Pegasus Guardian
14%inclusion665 decks4.73K decks
14%synergy
Charming Prince
14%inclusion662 decks4.73K decks
11%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
13%inclusion622 decks4.73K decks
1%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
13%inclusion593 decks4.73K decks
10%synergy
Ophiomancer
12%inclusion566 decks4.73K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
37%inclusion1.73K decks4.73K decks
30%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
33%inclusion1.56K decks4.73K decks
22%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
31%inclusion1.46K decks4.73K decks
30%synergy
Despark
30%inclusion1.41K decks4.73K decks
-1%synergy
Cloudshift
28%inclusion1.31K decks4.73K decks
23%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
27%inclusion1.30K decks4.73K decks
-12%synergy
Inkshield
25%inclusion1.19K decks4.73K decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion1.14K decks4.73K decks
0%synergy
Fracture
17%inclusion798 decks4.73K decks
-2%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion782 decks4.73K decks
-6%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
15%inclusion719 decks4.73K decks
14%synergy
Eerie Interlude
15%inclusion711 decks4.73K decks
10%synergy
Unbounded Potential
15%inclusion701 decks4.73K decks
14%synergy
Flicker of Fate
14%inclusion677 decks4.73K decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion653 decks4.73K decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion628 decks4.73K decks
7%synergy
Grim Affliction
12%inclusion569 decks4.73K decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion548 decks4.73K decks
-2%synergy
Fanatical Offering
11%inclusion527 decks4.73K decks
8%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
11%inclusion527 decks4.73K decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion491 decks4.73K decks
-1%synergy
Secure the Wastes
10%inclusion453 decks4.73K decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.8%inclusion364 decks4.14K decks
-4%synergy
Scrollshift
8.5%inclusion400 decks4.73K decks
7%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
8.4%inclusion398 decks4.73K decks
8%synergy
Parting Gust
8.4%inclusion327 decks3.90K decks
4%synergy
Grand Crescendo
8.0%inclusion380 decks4.73K decks
6%synergy
Semester's End
7.6%inclusion360 decks4.73K decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.3%inclusion343 decks4.73K decks
-1%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.1%inclusion288 decks4.73K decks
0%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
5.8%inclusion238 decks4.13K decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.7%inclusion237 decks4.14K decks
-1%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
5.6%inclusion267 decks4.73K decks
4%synergy
Costly Plunder
5.5%inclusion261 decks4.73K decks
3%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.5%inclusion259 decks4.73K decks
4%synergy
Utter End
5.3%inclusion249 decks4.73K decks
-8%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
5.2%inclusion245 decks4.73K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
37%inclusion1.74K decks4.73K decks
19%synergy
Damn
30%inclusion1.40K decks4.73K decks
-4%synergy
Vat Emergence
25%inclusion1.18K decks4.73K decks
24%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion1.08K decks4.73K decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion784 decks4.73K decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion549 decks4.73K decks
-5%synergy
Final Vengeance
12%inclusion417 decks3.60K decks
10%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion515 decks4.73K decks
-2%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion512 decks4.73K decks
0%synergy
Martial Coup
10%inclusion453 decks4.73K decks
6%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
9.4%inclusion445 decks4.73K decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
9.2%inclusion433 decks4.73K decks
-3%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
8.3%inclusion391 decks4.73K decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.2%inclusion339 decks4.73K decks
-3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.2%inclusion339 decks4.73K decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.0%inclusion330 decks4.73K decks
-3%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
6.9%inclusion327 decks4.73K decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
6.6%inclusion313 decks4.73K decks
-8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.6%inclusion312 decks4.73K decks
-10%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.5%inclusion308 decks4.73K decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion48 decks758 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
6.1%inclusion290 decks4.73K decks
1%synergy
Lingering Souls
6.0%inclusion282 decks4.73K decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
5.9%inclusion279 decks4.73K decks
-2%synergy
Another Round
5.6%inclusion243 decks4.36K decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.3%inclusion175 decks3.29K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
28%inclusion1.32K decks4.73K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion791 decks4.73K decks
-9%synergy
Contagion Clasp
15%inclusion691 decks4.73K decks
14%synergy
Throne of Geth
15%inclusion686 decks4.73K decks
13%synergy
Oketra's Monument
14%inclusion659 decks4.73K decks
8%synergy
Noble's Purse
12%inclusion586 decks4.73K decks
12%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
11%inclusion532 decks4.73K decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion478 decks4.73K decks
-10%synergy
Blade of Selves
9.2%inclusion433 decks4.73K decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.5%inclusion404 decks4.73K decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.4%inclusion395 decks4.73K decks
-3%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.3%inclusion393 decks4.73K decks
6%synergy
Relic Vial
8.3%inclusion392 decks4.73K decks
7%synergy
Contagion Engine
7.4%inclusion352 decks4.73K decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.4%inclusion304 decks4.73K decks
5%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
6.4%inclusion303 decks4.73K decks
3%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
6.2%inclusion294 decks4.73K decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.0%inclusion286 decks4.73K decks
1%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.8%inclusion191 decks3.28K decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
5.6%inclusion265 decks4.73K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Call for Unity
36%inclusion1.72K decks4.73K decks
35%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion1.16K decks4.73K decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
23%inclusion1.08K decks4.73K decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
22%inclusion1.05K decks4.73K decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion949 decks4.73K decks
-9%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
19%inclusion891 decks4.73K decks
13%synergy
Teleportation Circle
18%inclusion829 decks4.73K decks
13%synergy
Far Traveler
17%inclusion789 decks4.73K decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Rites
15%inclusion696 decks4.73K decks
7%synergy
Muster the Departed
14%inclusion570 decks4.10K decks
12%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
14%inclusion644 decks4.73K decks
8%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
9.2%inclusion436 decks4.73K decks
6%synergy
Felidar Retreat
9.2%inclusion436 decks4.73K decks
6%synergy
Rabble Rousing
9.2%inclusion435 decks4.73K decks
8%synergy
Court of Grace
8.9%inclusion423 decks4.73K decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.6%inclusion409 decks4.73K decks
0%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.4%inclusion397 decks4.73K decks
-1%synergy
March of the Canonized
8.3%inclusion393 decks4.73K decks
2%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
7.5%inclusion356 decks4.73K decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.5%inclusion310 decks4.14K decks
0%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.1%inclusion338 decks4.73K decks
4%synergy
Black Market
7.0%inclusion330 decks4.73K decks
0%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
6.8%inclusion324 decks4.73K decks
2%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
6.5%inclusion309 decks4.73K decks
5%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
6.5%inclusion236 decks3.63K decks
5%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
6.3%inclusion298 decks4.73K decks
5%synergy
Grave Pact
5.7%inclusion270 decks4.73K decks
-4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.6%inclusion264 decks4.73K decks
1%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.5%inclusion40 decks723 decks
4%synergy
Legion Loyalty
5.4%inclusion255 decks4.73K decks
4%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
5.3%inclusion251 decks4.73K decks
5%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.2%inclusion248 decks4.73K decks
0%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
8.4%inclusion399 decks4.73K decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
19%inclusion911 decks4.73K decks
17%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
15%inclusion711 decks4.73K decks
13%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion486 decks4.73K decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.7%inclusion214 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.6%inclusion266 decks4.73K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion2.01K decks4.73K decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion1.87K decks4.73K decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion1.29K decks4.73K decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
20%inclusion333 decks1.65K decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
20%inclusion944 decks4.73K decks
4%synergy
High Market
20%inclusion934 decks4.73K decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion899 decks4.73K decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion656 decks4.73K decks
-7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion613 decks4.73K decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion236 decks1.93K decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion450 decks4.73K decks
4%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
10%inclusion234 decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.8%inclusion370 decks4.73K decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.7%inclusion363 decks4.73K decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.4%inclusion350 decks4.73K decks
-4%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
7.2%inclusion339 decks4.73K decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.8%inclusion322 decks4.73K decks
-5%synergy
Fountainport
6.6%inclusion256 decks3.88K decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion305 decks4.73K decks
-2%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.0%inclusion283 decks4.73K decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.5%inclusion261 decks4.73K decks
-5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.5%inclusion260 decks4.73K decks
2%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.3%inclusion252 decks4.73K decks
3%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.2%inclusion248 decks4.73K decks
0%synergy
The Dross Pits
5.1%inclusion239 decks4.73K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion3.72K decks4.73K decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion3.69K decks4.73K decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion2.45K decks4.73K decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
46%inclusion2.16K decks4.73K decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
40%inclusion1.91K decks4.73K decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion1.43K decks4.73K decks
13%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
23%inclusion658 decks2.89K decks
22%synergy
Staff of Compleation
18%inclusion857 decks4.73K decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion723 decks4.73K decks
-5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion562 decks4.73K decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion555 decks4.73K decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion551 decks4.73K decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion455 decks4.73K decks
-4%synergy
Glistening Sphere
6.2%inclusion292 decks4.73K decks
5%synergy
Crowded Crypt
5.3%inclusion249 decks4.73K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion4.67K decks4.73K decks
1%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion4.66K decks4.73K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion4K decks4.73K decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
58%inclusion2.74K decks4.73K decks
16%synergy
Isolated Chapel
57%inclusion2.70K decks4.73K decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
55%inclusion2.59K decks4.73K decks
34%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
46%inclusion2.17K decks4.73K decks
32%synergy
Caves of Koilos
45%inclusion2.13K decks4.73K decks
-12%synergy
Tainted Field
45%inclusion2.13K decks4.73K decks
-7%synergy
Godless Shrine
39%inclusion1.84K decks4.73K decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Silence
37%inclusion1.77K decks4.73K decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
37%inclusion1.73K decks4.73K decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion1.59K decks4.73K decks
-6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion1.54K decks4.73K decks
-9%synergy
Obscura Storefront
29%inclusion1.35K decks4.73K decks
25%synergy
Fetid Heath
27%inclusion1.27K decks4.73K decks
-11%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion1.27K decks4.73K decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion1.26K decks4.73K decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion1.10K decks4.73K decks
14%synergy
Scoured Barrens
20%inclusion949 decks4.73K decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion868 decks4.73K decks
-6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion809 decks4.73K decks
-10%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
17%inclusion797 decks4.73K decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
16%inclusion452 decks2.90K decks
-6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion715 decks4.67K decks
-7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion611 decks4.73K decks
-8%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion552 decks4.53K decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion559 decks4.73K decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion454 decks4.14K decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion491 decks4.73K decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
10%inclusion469 decks4.73K decks
1%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion464 decks4.73K decks
-5%synergy
Escape Tunnel
10%inclusion449 decks4.67K decks
8%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
10%inclusion452 decks4.73K decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.2%inclusion434 decks4.73K decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.8%inclusion364 decks4.14K decks
-4%synergy
Esper Panorama
8.2%inclusion390 decks4.73K decks
8%synergy
Scrubland
8.0%inclusion378 decks4.73K decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.5%inclusion310 decks4.14K decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
7.2%inclusion341 decks4.73K decks
4%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.8%inclusion299 decks4.37K decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.8%inclusion322 decks4.73K decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.8%inclusion321 decks4.73K decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.7%inclusion318 decks4.73K decks
1%synergy
Shire Terrace
6.6%inclusion310 decks4.73K decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.1%inclusion290 decks4.73K decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.1%inclusion290 decks4.73K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.9%inclusion278 decks4.73K decks
0%synergy
Promising Vein
5.9%inclusion277 decks4.73K decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.7%inclusion233 decks4.12K decks
-1%synergy