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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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Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Personify
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Goldmeadow Nomad
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Spiral into Solitude
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
82%inclusion174 decks213 decks
75%synergy
Flickerwisp
77%inclusion164 decks213 decks
74%synergy
Cloudshift
75%inclusion159 decks213 decks
69%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
71%inclusion130 decks183 decks
67%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
69%inclusion146 decks213 decks
64%synergy
Spirited Companion
65%inclusion139 decks213 decks
60%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
61%inclusion130 decks213 decks
60%synergy
Karn's Bastion
65%inclusion138 decks213 decks
60%synergy
Grateful Apparition
59%inclusion126 decks213 decks
57%synergy
Charming Prince
61%inclusion129 decks213 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
68%inclusion144 decks213 decks
52%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion139 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Angel
60%inclusion128 decks213 decks
56%synergy
Eerie Interlude
59%inclusion125 decks213 decks
54%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
59%inclusion125 decks213 decks
55%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
57%inclusion122 decks213 decks
53%synergy
Teleportation Circle
56%inclusion119 decks213 decks
51%synergy
Drown in Ichor
56%inclusion119 decks213 decks
53%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
53%inclusion113 decks213 decks
51%synergy
Felidar Guardian
52%inclusion111 decks213 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion48 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion31 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion22 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Corpse Knight
51%inclusion109 decks213 decks
39%synergy
Callous Bloodmage
50%inclusion107 decks213 decks
49%synergy
Sun Titan
50%inclusion106 decks213 decks
37%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
44%inclusion94 decks213 decks
43%synergy
Guardian of Ghirapur
44%inclusion94 decks213 decks
43%synergy
Circuit Mender
44%inclusion93 decks213 decks
43%synergy
Company Commander
43%inclusion92 decks213 decks
41%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
41%inclusion88 decks213 decks
40%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
41%inclusion87 decks213 decks
40%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
40%inclusion85 decks213 decks
32%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
39%inclusion83 decks213 decks
28%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
38%inclusion80 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Pegasus Guardian
35%inclusion75 decks213 decks
35%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
35%inclusion75 decks213 decks
32%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
32%inclusion63 decks196 decks
28%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
32%inclusion68 decks213 decks
30%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
32%inclusion68 decks213 decks
29%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
31%inclusion67 decks213 decks
29%synergy
Nested Shambler
31%inclusion67 decks213 decks
29%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
30%inclusion63 decks213 decks
27%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
27%inclusion57 decks213 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Omens
27%inclusion57 decks213 decks
24%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Daxos the Returned
25%inclusion53 decks213 decks
24%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
24%inclusion52 decks213 decks
23%synergy
Karmic Guide
24%inclusion51 decks213 decks
19%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
22%inclusion46 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Proud Pack-Rhino
21%inclusion36 decks174 decks
20%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
21%inclusion44 decks213 decks
17%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
20%inclusion43 decks213 decks
19%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
20%inclusion42 decks213 decks
17%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
19%inclusion41 decks213 decks
17%synergy
Reveillark
19%inclusion41 decks213 decks
16%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
19%inclusion40 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
19%inclusion40 decks213 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion34 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Kor Cartographer
17%inclusion37 decks213 decks
16%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
17%inclusion36 decks213 decks
15%synergy
Loyal Warhound
17%inclusion36 decks213 decks
14%synergy
Plaguecrafter
16%inclusion34 decks213 decks
11%synergy
Fortune, Loyal Steed
16%inclusion32 decks203 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion33 decks213 decks
-3%synergy
Selfless Spirit
15%inclusion32 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Cathar Commando
15%inclusion31 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
15%inclusion31 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
15%inclusion31 decks213 decks
14%synergy
Norn's Choirmaster
15%inclusion31 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
14%inclusion29 decks203 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Flicker of Fate
52%inclusion111 decks213 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion107 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
38%inclusion82 decks213 decks
37%synergy
Semester's End
37%inclusion78 decks213 decks
34%synergy
Despark
35%inclusion75 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Scrollshift
34%inclusion73 decks213 decks
33%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion61 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
28%inclusion60 decks213 decks
-12%synergy
Parting Gust
28%inclusion44 decks160 decks
23%synergy
Long Road Home
26%inclusion56 decks213 decks
26%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
25%inclusion54 decks213 decks
24%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
24%inclusion52 decks213 decks
23%synergy
Village Rites
22%inclusion46 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion41 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
18%inclusion39 decks213 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion39 decks213 decks
-6%synergy
Fracture
16%inclusion35 decks213 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion32 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion31 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion31 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Unbounded Potential
14%inclusion30 decks213 decks
14%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion27 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion25 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
11%inclusion23 decks213 decks
10%synergy
Mortify
8.9%inclusion19 decks213 decks
-14%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Affliction
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Getaway Glamer
7.9%inclusion16 decks203 decks
7%synergy
Slip On the Ring
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Airbending Lesson
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
-17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
-3%synergy
Utter End
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
29%inclusion62 decks213 decks
11%synergy
Damn
29%inclusion61 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Another Round
29%inclusion58 decks203 decks
27%synergy
Vat Emergence
28%inclusion59 decks213 decks
27%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
23%inclusion49 decks213 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion48 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion39 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
12%inclusion26 decks213 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion23 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
-8%synergy
Final Vengeance
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
8.9%inclusion19 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Settle Beyond Reality
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Cleansing Nova
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Plea
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Souls
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
-9%synergy
Unearth
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
47%inclusion101 decks213 decks
43%synergy
Panharmonicon
46%inclusion99 decks213 decks
44%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
38%inclusion80 decks213 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
21%inclusion45 decks213 decks
19%synergy
Golden Argosy
20%inclusion42 decks213 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion39 decks213 decks
-9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion32 decks213 decks
-10%synergy
Blade of Selves
15%inclusion32 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Contagion Clasp
14%inclusion29 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion26 decks213 decks
-7%synergy
Throne of Geth
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Oketra's Monument
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Noble's Purse
8.9%inclusion19 decks213 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
-14%synergy
The Seriema
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Call for Unity
49%inclusion105 decks213 decks
48%synergy
Far Traveler
44%inclusion93 decks213 decks
42%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
26%inclusion56 decks213 decks
26%synergy
Airbender Ascension
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
18%inclusion39 decks213 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion31 decks213 decks
-15%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion30 decks213 decks
-8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
11%inclusion24 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Legion Loyalty
11%inclusion24 decks213 decks
10%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
11%inclusion24 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Tolls of War
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Muster the Departed
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Rabble Rousing
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
6%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Bonds
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Chorale of the Void
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
-12%synergy
Felidar Retreat
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
-3%synergy
Animate Dead
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
42%inclusion90 decks213 decks
39%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
12%inclusion26 decks213 decks
10%synergy
Kaya, Ghost Assassin
11%inclusion23 decks213 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion114 decks213 decks
10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
47%inclusion100 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion69 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion53 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion28 decks213 decks
-8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion26 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Guildless Commons
11%inclusion23 decks213 decks
10%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion22 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Realm of Koh
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion182 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion173 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
54%inclusion115 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
47%inclusion101 decks213 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion87 decks213 decks
16%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion44 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion35 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Compleation
15%inclusion33 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion28 decks213 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion23 decks213 decks
-3%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.9%inclusion19 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Glistening Sphere
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion208 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion208 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion191 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
66%inclusion140 decks213 decks
25%synergy
Isolated Chapel
61%inclusion130 decks213 decks
-5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
56%inclusion120 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
53%inclusion113 decks213 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Field
51%inclusion108 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
46%inclusion98 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Vault of Champions
41%inclusion88 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Silence
40%inclusion86 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion86 decks213 decks
26%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion82 decks213 decks
19%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
37%inclusion78 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion70 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion65 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
29%inclusion62 decks213 decks
26%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion61 decks213 decks
-11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
25%inclusion53 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
24%inclusion52 decks213 decks
15%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
24%inclusion51 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion34 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion35 decks213 decks
-6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
16%inclusion34 decks213 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion32 decks213 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion31 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion30 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
14%inclusion30 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Silent Clearing
11%inclusion23 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion22 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
10%inclusion22 decks213 decks
-11%synergy
Escape Tunnel
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Esper Panorama
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
-14%synergy
Demolition Field
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
-1%synergy