Minthara, Merciless Soul (Commander) - Aristocrats

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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Endless Foot Assault
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Acolyte
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Fix What's Broken
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nested Shambler
64%inclusion195 decks307 decks
61%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
62%inclusion190 decks307 decks
59%synergy
Grateful Apparition
60%inclusion185 decks307 decks
58%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
61%inclusion182 decks296 decks
57%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
60%inclusion183 decks307 decks
55%synergy
Drown in Ichor
55%inclusion170 decks307 decks
53%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
56%inclusion172 decks307 decks
52%synergy
Deadly Dispute
67%inclusion207 decks307 decks
45%synergy
Karn's Bastion
50%inclusion152 decks307 decks
45%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
44%inclusion134 decks307 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion191 decks307 decks
-2%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
61%inclusion187 decks307 decks
27%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
58%inclusion179 decks307 decks
39%synergy
Viscera Seer
54%inclusion165 decks307 decks
33%synergy
Village Rites
52%inclusion161 decks307 decks
30%synergy
Skullclamp
52%inclusion159 decks307 decks
25%synergy
Victimize
50%inclusion153 decks307 decks
32%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
46%inclusion142 decks307 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion139 decks307 decks
-4%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
45%inclusion138 decks307 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion72 decks307 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion43 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion31 decks307 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
7.5%inclusion23 decks307 decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.9%inclusion18 decks307 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Denethor, Ruling Steward
44%inclusion134 decks307 decks
40%synergy
Blood Artist
42%inclusion129 decks307 decks
11%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
41%inclusion125 decks307 decks
19%synergy
Teysa Karlov
40%inclusion124 decks307 decks
25%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
39%inclusion120 decks307 decks
37%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
39%inclusion120 decks307 decks
23%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
39%inclusion119 decks307 decks
37%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
38%inclusion117 decks307 decks
26%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
37%inclusion49 decks134 decks
29%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
36%inclusion111 decks307 decks
20%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
36%inclusion111 decks307 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion107 decks307 decks
19%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
35%inclusion107 decks307 decks
10%synergy
Cathar Commando
34%inclusion103 decks307 decks
27%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
32%inclusion84 decks265 decks
31%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
32%inclusion97 decks307 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
30%inclusion91 decks307 decks
18%synergy
Accursed Marauder
29%inclusion86 decks295 decks
22%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
29%inclusion88 decks307 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
29%inclusion88 decks307 decks
17%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
28%inclusion85 decks307 decks
22%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
28%inclusion85 decks307 decks
21%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
27%inclusion83 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
27%inclusion82 decks307 decks
23%synergy
Selfless Spirit
26%inclusion79 decks307 decks
15%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
25%inclusion77 decks307 decks
13%synergy
Daxos the Returned
24%inclusion74 decks307 decks
23%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
22%inclusion68 decks307 decks
11%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
21%synergy
Corpse Knight
21%inclusion66 decks307 decks
9%synergy
Spirited Companion
21%inclusion66 decks307 decks
16%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
21%inclusion65 decks307 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion62 decks307 decks
2%synergy
Plaguecrafter
19%inclusion58 decks307 decks
14%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
18%synergy
Doomed Traveler
19%inclusion57 decks307 decks
12%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
18%inclusion56 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
18%inclusion56 decks307 decks
11%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
18%inclusion55 decks307 decks
16%synergy
Ophiomancer
18%inclusion55 decks307 decks
10%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
16%inclusion49 decks307 decks
11%synergy
Warren Soultrader
15%inclusion45 decks296 decks
6%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
13%inclusion40 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
12%inclusion38 decks307 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Hunted Witness
12%inclusion37 decks307 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion35 decks296 decks
0%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Woe Strider
12%inclusion36 decks307 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Corrupted Conviction
35%inclusion108 decks307 decks
24%synergy
Inkshield
30%inclusion93 decks307 decks
12%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
30%inclusion91 decks307 decks
-11%synergy
Despark
30%inclusion91 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
27%inclusion84 decks307 decks
26%synergy
Mortify
23%inclusion72 decks307 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion70 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Ephemerate
22%inclusion67 decks307 decks
14%synergy
Fracture
17%inclusion51 decks307 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion47 decks307 decks
-9%synergy
Unbounded Potential
15%inclusion46 decks307 decks
14%synergy
Cloudshift
15%inclusion45 decks307 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion44 decks307 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion37 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion35 decks296 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Affliction
12%inclusion36 decks307 decks
11%synergy
Fanatical Offering
11%inclusion35 decks307 decks
9%synergy
Feign Death
11%inclusion34 decks307 decks
10%synergy
Nasty End
11%inclusion34 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
11%inclusion33 decks307 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion30 decks307 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion28 decks307 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.1%inclusion25 decks307 decks
-4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.1%inclusion25 decks307 decks
2%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
7.5%inclusion23 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.4%inclusion22 decks296 decks
0%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.2%inclusion22 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Grand Crescendo
7.2%inclusion22 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Personify
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
6.5%inclusion20 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
6.2%inclusion19 decks307 decks
1%synergy
Secure the Wastes
6.2%inclusion19 decks307 decks
2%synergy
Costly Plunder
6.2%inclusion19 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.9%inclusion18 decks307 decks
2%synergy
Parting Gust
5.6%inclusion15 decks270 decks
1%synergy
Altar's Reap
5.5%inclusion17 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Mardu
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
5.4%inclusion16 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Carrion
5.2%inclusion16 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Oblivion
39%inclusion120 decks307 decks
30%synergy
Damn
28%inclusion87 decks307 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion72 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Vat Emergence
20%inclusion62 decks307 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion55 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Final Vengeance
18%inclusion44 decks250 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion41 decks307 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion41 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion39 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Martial Coup
12%inclusion38 decks307 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion38 decks307 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion33 decks307 decks
-6%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion32 decks307 decks
-5%synergy
Dread Return
9.4%inclusion29 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.1%inclusion28 decks307 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.8%inclusion27 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.4%inclusion19 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Desperate Plea
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
7.8%inclusion24 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Worthy Cost
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
6%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
7.2%inclusion22 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.8%inclusion21 decks307 decks
3%synergy
Bone Shards
6.8%inclusion21 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Lingering Souls
6.5%inclusion20 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
6.5%inclusion20 decks307 decks
1%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
6.5%inclusion20 decks307 decks
3%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
6.2%inclusion19 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Back for Seconds
6.2%inclusion19 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.2%inclusion16 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.2%inclusion16 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
41%inclusion125 decks307 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion100 decks307 decks
20%synergy
Relic Vial
19%inclusion58 decks307 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion49 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion48 decks307 decks
-9%synergy
Oketra's Monument
12%inclusion38 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.4%inclusion29 decks307 decks
-10%synergy
Noble's Purse
8.8%inclusion27 decks307 decks
8%synergy
Contagion Clasp
8.5%inclusion26 decks307 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.5%inclusion26 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cauldron
8.1%inclusion25 decks307 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.1%inclusion25 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Geth
7.8%inclusion24 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
7.5%inclusion23 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.8%inclusion21 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.8%inclusion21 decks307 decks
2%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
6.2%inclusion14 decks225 decks
5%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
6.2%inclusion19 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Contagion Engine
6.2%inclusion19 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
44%inclusion134 decks307 decks
26%synergy
Call for Unity
27%inclusion82 decks307 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion77 decks307 decks
3%synergy
Bitterblossom
24%inclusion75 decks307 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion71 decks307 decks
-6%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
17%inclusion52 decks307 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Rites
16%inclusion49 decks307 decks
8%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
14%inclusion44 decks307 decks
9%synergy
Grave Pact
13%inclusion41 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Tolls of War
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
11%inclusion33 decks307 decks
10%synergy
Muster the Departed
11%inclusion31 decks293 decks
9%synergy
Far Traveler
10%inclusion30 decks307 decks
8%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
9.4%inclusion29 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
9.1%inclusion28 decks307 decks
2%synergy
Life Insurance
9.1%inclusion28 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Court of Grace
8.8%inclusion27 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Airbender Ascension
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
7.8%inclusion24 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Open the Graves
7.8%inclusion24 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.8%inclusion24 decks307 decks
-2%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.5%inclusion23 decks307 decks
3%synergy
Anointed Procession
7.5%inclusion23 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
7.5%inclusion23 decks307 decks
1%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
4%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.2%inclusion22 decks307 decks
2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.8%inclusion21 decks307 decks
-3%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.8%inclusion21 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.4%inclusion19 decks296 decks
-2%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.2%inclusion19 decks307 decks
3%synergy
Teleportation Circle
6.2%inclusion19 decks307 decks
1%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
5.9%inclusion18 decks307 decks
3%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
5.5%inclusion17 decks307 decks
4%synergy
March of the Canonized
5.5%inclusion17 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Rabble Rousing
5.2%inclusion16 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
5.2%inclusion16 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
8.5%inclusion26 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
14%inclusion44 decks307 decks
12%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
13%inclusion41 decks307 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
11%inclusion18 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion32 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
6.5%inclusion20 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
6.5%inclusion20 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion134 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
44%inclusion134 decks307 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion102 decks307 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
28%inclusion86 decks307 decks
12%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
26%inclusion35 decks137 decks
21%synergy
High Market
25%inclusion78 decks307 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion67 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion48 decks307 decks
-5%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
15%inclusion25 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
15%inclusion22 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
14%inclusion44 decks307 decks
9%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
12%inclusion38 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
11%inclusion33 decks307 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
10%inclusion31 decks307 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion30 decks307 decks
-2%synergy
Fountainport
9.4%inclusion25 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.8%inclusion27 decks307 decks
-3%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.5%inclusion26 decks307 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.8%inclusion21 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion21 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.9%inclusion18 decks307 decks
-4%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.5%inclusion17 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.2%inclusion16 decks307 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion246 decks307 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion245 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
54%inclusion167 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion126 decks307 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
36%inclusion112 decks307 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion86 decks307 decks
13%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
22%inclusion41 decks186 decks
21%synergy
Staff of Compleation
15%inclusion47 decks307 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion47 decks307 decks
-6%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion41 decks307 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion40 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.1%inclusion28 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.8%inclusion21 decks307 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion304 decks307 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion303 decks307 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion262 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
61%inclusion188 decks307 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
59%inclusion180 decks307 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion154 decks307 decks
30%synergy
Tainted Field
46%inclusion142 decks307 decks
-5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
46%inclusion142 decks307 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Silence
46%inclusion141 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
45%inclusion139 decks307 decks
31%synergy
Godless Shrine
44%inclusion134 decks307 decks
-7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
38%inclusion118 decks307 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
36%inclusion110 decks307 decks
17%synergy
Vault of Champions
35%inclusion107 decks307 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
31%inclusion94 decks307 decks
-5%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion92 decks307 decks
-10%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion80 decks307 decks
-4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
24%inclusion74 decks307 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion72 decks307 decks
13%synergy
Obscura Storefront
23%inclusion72 decks307 decks
20%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion38 decks187 decks
-3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
20%inclusion61 decks307 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion61 decks307 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion60 decks307 decks
-3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion49 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion48 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
15%inclusion46 decks307 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion38 decks307 decks
-11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion35 decks296 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion35 decks296 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
11%inclusion34 decks307 decks
3%synergy
Escape Tunnel
10%inclusion31 decks307 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion30 decks307 decks
-2%synergy
Silent Clearing
9.1%inclusion28 decks307 decks
-6%synergy
Scrubland
8.5%inclusion26 decks307 decks
-3%synergy
Esper Panorama
7.8%inclusion24 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Forlorn Flats
7.2%inclusion22 decks307 decks
2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.8%inclusion21 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Shire Terrace
6.5%inclusion20 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.4%inclusion19 decks296 decks
-2%synergy
Promising Vein
6.2%inclusion19 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.9%inclusion18 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
5.5%inclusion17 decks307 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.2%inclusion16 decks307 decks
-1%synergy