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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
Endless Foot Assault
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Mighty Mutanimals
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Ninja Teen
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
82%inclusion168 decks205 decks
75%synergy
Flickerwisp
78%inclusion159 decks205 decks
74%synergy
Cloudshift
76%inclusion156 decks205 decks
70%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
71%inclusion131 decks185 decks
67%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
69%inclusion142 decks205 decks
65%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
62%inclusion128 decks205 decks
61%synergy
Spirited Companion
66%inclusion135 decks205 decks
61%synergy
Karn's Bastion
63%inclusion130 decks205 decks
58%synergy
Grateful Apparition
59%inclusion120 decks205 decks
56%synergy
Charming Prince
60%inclusion122 decks205 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
67%inclusion137 decks205 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion129 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Eerie Interlude
59%inclusion120 decks205 decks
53%synergy
Restoration Angel
59%inclusion120 decks205 decks
55%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
58%inclusion119 decks205 decks
54%synergy
Drown in Ichor
57%inclusion116 decks205 decks
54%synergy
Teleportation Circle
57%inclusion116 decks205 decks
52%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
56%inclusion115 decks205 decks
52%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
54%inclusion110 decks205 decks
51%synergy
Corpse Knight
52%inclusion107 decks205 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion44 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Felidar Guardian
51%inclusion105 decks205 decks
49%synergy
Sun Titan
50%inclusion103 decks205 decks
38%synergy
Callous Bloodmage
48%inclusion99 decks205 decks
47%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Circuit Mender
44%inclusion90 decks205 decks
43%synergy
Company Commander
43%inclusion89 decks205 decks
41%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
43%inclusion88 decks205 decks
41%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
41%inclusion85 decks205 decks
41%synergy
Guardian of Ghirapur
41%inclusion84 decks205 decks
40%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion83 decks205 decks
29%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
40%inclusion83 decks205 decks
32%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
40%inclusion81 decks205 decks
38%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
38%inclusion78 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
35%inclusion72 decks205 decks
32%synergy
Pegasus Guardian
35%inclusion71 decks205 decks
34%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
33%inclusion67 decks205 decks
30%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
31%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
32%inclusion63 decks198 decks
28%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
31%inclusion64 decks205 decks
29%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
31%inclusion64 decks205 decks
29%synergy
Nested Shambler
31%inclusion63 decks205 decks
29%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
28%inclusion58 decks205 decks
25%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Omens
26%inclusion54 decks205 decks
24%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
26%inclusion53 decks205 decks
17%synergy
Daxos the Returned
25%inclusion51 decks205 decks
24%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
24%inclusion49 decks205 decks
23%synergy
Karmic Guide
23%inclusion48 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Proud Pack-Rhino
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
20%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion35 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
19%inclusion38 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
19%inclusion38 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
19%inclusion38 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Reveillark
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Kor Cartographer
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
17%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Loyal Warhound
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Plaguecrafter
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Fortune, Loyal Steed
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Selfless Spirit
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Norn's Choirmaster
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Cathar Commando
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Flicker of Fate
52%inclusion106 decks205 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion103 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
37%inclusion75 decks205 decks
35%synergy
Semester's End
36%inclusion73 decks205 decks
33%synergy
Scrollshift
34%inclusion69 decks205 decks
32%synergy
Despark
33%inclusion68 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion59 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
28%inclusion58 decks205 decks
-12%synergy
Long Road Home
27%inclusion55 decks205 decks
26%synergy
Parting Gust
26%inclusion42 decks162 decks
22%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
24%inclusion50 decks205 decks
23%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
24%inclusion49 decks205 decks
23%synergy
Village Rites
21%inclusion44 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Inkshield
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion39 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Fracture
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Unbounded Potential
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Personify
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Airbending Lesson
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Getaway Glamer
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
-17%synergy
Grim Affliction
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Slip On the Ring
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Utter End
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
30%inclusion61 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
28%inclusion58 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Another Round
28%inclusion58 decks205 decks
27%synergy
Vat Emergence
27%inclusion56 decks205 decks
26%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
23%inclusion47 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion47 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Final Vengeance
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Settle Beyond Reality
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
-10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Read the Bones
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
-9%synergy
Storm of Souls
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Plea
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
49%inclusion100 decks205 decks
45%synergy
Panharmonicon
46%inclusion95 decks205 decks
43%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
37%inclusion76 decks205 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Golden Argosy
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
-9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
-10%synergy
Blade of Selves
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Contagion Clasp
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
-6%synergy
Oketra's Monument
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Noble's Purse
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Throne of Geth
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
-14%synergy
The Seriema
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Call for Unity
49%inclusion101 decks205 decks
48%synergy
Far Traveler
45%inclusion93 decks205 decks
43%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
28%inclusion57 decks205 decks
27%synergy
Airbender Ascension
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
-15%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
-7%synergy
Legion Loyalty
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
5%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Tolls of War
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Rabble Rousing
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Muster the Departed
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Bonds
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Chorale of the Void
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
-12%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Animate Dead
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
44%inclusion90 decks205 decks
41%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Kaya, Ghost Assassin
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
55%inclusion112 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
47%inclusion96 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion68 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion50 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion27 decks205 decks
-8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion26 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Guildless Commons
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
4%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
-7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Realm of Koh
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
3%synergy
The Fair Basilica
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion176 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion165 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion107 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion99 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion81 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Glistening Sphere
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion201 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion201 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion183 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
66%inclusion135 decks205 decks
25%synergy
Isolated Chapel
61%inclusion126 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
56%inclusion115 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
54%inclusion111 decks205 decks
34%synergy
Tainted Field
50%inclusion103 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
46%inclusion95 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Vault of Champions
42%inclusion86 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
41%inclusion84 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion83 decks205 decks
26%synergy
Myriad Landscape
39%inclusion79 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
38%inclusion77 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion68 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion64 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
31%inclusion63 decks205 decks
27%synergy
Fetid Heath
31%inclusion63 decks205 decks
-9%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
25%inclusion51 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion51 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
23%inclusion47 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion35 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
-6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
-9%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Escape Tunnel
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
-13%synergy
Esper Panorama
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
-1%synergy