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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Airbender Ascension
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Azula, On the Hunt
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
84%inclusion178 decks213 decks
77%synergy
Flickerwisp
80%inclusion170 decks213 decks
77%synergy
Cloudshift
76%inclusion161 decks213 decks
71%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
71%inclusion121 decks171 decks
67%synergy
Spirited Companion
68%inclusion145 decks213 decks
63%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
67%inclusion143 decks213 decks
63%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
62%inclusion133 decks213 decks
61%synergy
Restoration Angel
63%inclusion134 decks213 decks
59%synergy
Charming Prince
63%inclusion134 decks213 decks
59%synergy
Karn's Bastion
64%inclusion136 decks213 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
70%inclusion149 decks213 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion142 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Eerie Interlude
62%inclusion132 decks213 decks
57%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
60%inclusion128 decks213 decks
56%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
60%inclusion128 decks213 decks
56%synergy
Teleportation Circle
60%inclusion127 decks213 decks
55%synergy
Grateful Apparition
59%inclusion126 decks213 decks
57%synergy
Flicker of Fate
56%inclusion120 decks213 decks
54%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
56%inclusion119 decks213 decks
54%synergy
Drown in Ichor
55%inclusion118 decks213 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion47 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion31 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Felidar Guardian
55%inclusion117 decks213 decks
52%synergy
Corpse Knight
53%inclusion112 decks213 decks
40%synergy
Callous Bloodmage
53%inclusion112 decks213 decks
51%synergy
Sun Titan
52%inclusion111 decks213 decks
40%synergy
Circuit Mender
46%inclusion99 decks213 decks
46%synergy
Guardian of Ghirapur
46%inclusion98 decks213 decks
45%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
46%inclusion97 decks213 decks
44%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
37%synergy
Company Commander
45%inclusion96 decks213 decks
43%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
43%inclusion92 decks213 decks
42%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
41%inclusion88 decks213 decks
30%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
40%inclusion86 decks213 decks
39%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
40%inclusion85 decks213 decks
32%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
39%inclusion83 decks213 decks
36%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
38%inclusion80 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Pegasus Guardian
36%inclusion77 decks213 decks
36%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
33%inclusion70 decks213 decks
30%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
32%inclusion60 decks185 decks
29%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
31%inclusion67 decks213 decks
28%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
31%inclusion65 decks213 decks
28%synergy
Nested Shambler
30%inclusion63 decks213 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Omens
28%inclusion59 decks213 decks
25%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
27%inclusion58 decks213 decks
19%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
27%inclusion58 decks213 decks
25%synergy
Daxos the Returned
27%inclusion57 decks213 decks
26%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
26%inclusion55 decks213 decks
25%synergy
Karmic Guide
26%inclusion55 decks213 decks
21%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
22%inclusion47 decks213 decks
19%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
22%inclusion46 decks213 decks
19%synergy
Reveillark
21%inclusion44 decks213 decks
18%synergy
Proud Pack-Rhino
20%inclusion33 decks162 decks
20%synergy
Kor Cartographer
20%inclusion43 decks213 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion34 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
19%inclusion41 decks213 decks
17%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion41 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
19%inclusion40 decks213 decks
18%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
18%inclusion39 decks213 decks
16%synergy
Plaguecrafter
18%inclusion38 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Loyal Warhound
17%inclusion37 decks213 decks
14%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion37 decks213 decks
-3%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
17%inclusion36 decks213 decks
15%synergy
Fortune, Loyal Steed
17%inclusion32 decks192 decks
16%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
16%inclusion34 decks213 decks
15%synergy
Norn's Choirmaster
15%inclusion32 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Monk Gyatso
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion31 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Selfless Spirit
15%inclusion31 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
15%inclusion31 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
51%inclusion109 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Semester's End
40%inclusion86 decks213 decks
38%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
40%inclusion85 decks213 decks
39%synergy
Scrollshift
37%inclusion78 decks213 decks
36%synergy
Despark
36%inclusion76 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Parting Gust
29%inclusion43 decks148 decks
25%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
28%inclusion60 decks213 decks
-12%synergy
Long Road Home
28%inclusion60 decks213 decks
28%synergy
Deadly Dispute
27%inclusion57 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
25%inclusion54 decks213 decks
24%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
24%inclusion52 decks213 decks
24%synergy
Village Rites
21%inclusion45 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
19%inclusion40 decks213 decks
18%synergy
Inkshield
18%inclusion39 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Fracture
18%inclusion39 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion39 decks213 decks
-6%synergy
Ghostway
16%inclusion35 decks213 decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion32 decks213 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion31 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Unbounded Potential
14%inclusion29 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion28 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
12%inclusion25 decks213 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion24 decks213 decks
-3%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion23 decks213 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
-4%synergy
Getaway Glamer
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Slip On the Ring
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Grim Affliction
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
-7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
-18%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
30%inclusion64 decks213 decks
12%synergy
Another Round
30%inclusion57 decks192 decks
28%synergy
Damn
28%inclusion60 decks213 decks
-5%synergy
Vat Emergence
27%inclusion58 decks213 decks
26%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
23%inclusion50 decks213 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion46 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion39 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Desperate Plea
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion23 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion23 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
11%inclusion23 decks213 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
-7%synergy
Storm of Souls
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Cleansing Nova
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Settle Beyond Reality
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Final Vengeance
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Unearth
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Reanimate
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
-10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Panharmonicon
50%inclusion107 decks213 decks
48%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
49%inclusion104 decks213 decks
45%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
37%inclusion78 decks213 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion50 decks213 decks
22%synergy
Golden Argosy
21%inclusion44 decks213 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion37 decks213 decks
-10%synergy
Blade of Selves
17%inclusion36 decks213 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion33 decks213 decks
-10%synergy
Contagion Clasp
14%inclusion30 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion25 decks213 decks
-7%synergy
Throne of Geth
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Noble's Purse
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
9%synergy
Oketra's Monument
8.9%inclusion19 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
-14%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
1%synergy
The Seriema
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Call for Unity
49%inclusion104 decks213 decks
48%synergy
Far Traveler
46%inclusion97 decks213 decks
44%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
27%inclusion57 decks213 decks
26%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
18%inclusion38 decks213 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion33 decks213 decks
-14%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion29 decks213 decks
-8%synergy
Legion Loyalty
12%inclusion26 decks213 decks
11%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12%inclusion25 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
12%inclusion25 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Tolls of War
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
8.9%inclusion19 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Chorale of the Void
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
4%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Muster the Departed
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
5%synergy
Rabble Rousing
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Bonds
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
-2%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
-12%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
44%inclusion93 decks213 decks
41%synergy
Kaya, Ghost Assassin
12%inclusion26 decks213 decks
11%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
11%inclusion24 decks213 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion114 decks213 decks
10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
48%inclusion102 decks213 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion69 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion53 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion28 decks213 decks
-8%synergy
Guildless Commons
13%inclusion27 decks213 decks
12%synergy
Realm of Koh
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion24 decks213 decks
6%synergy
High Market
11%inclusion24 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.9%inclusion19 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
-8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Shambling Vent
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion182 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion173 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
54%inclusion116 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
47%inclusion100 decks213 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion88 decks213 decks
16%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion42 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion37 decks213 decks
14%synergy
Staff of Compleation
15%inclusion32 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion27 decks213 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion24 decks213 decks
-3%synergy
Glistening Sphere
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion208 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion208 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion192 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
66%inclusion141 decks213 decks
25%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion135 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
57%inclusion121 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
54%inclusion115 decks213 decks
33%synergy
Tainted Field
52%inclusion111 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
46%inclusion98 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Vault of Champions
43%inclusion92 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion86 decks213 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Silence
39%inclusion84 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
39%inclusion83 decks213 decks
19%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
38%inclusion80 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion71 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion67 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion64 decks213 decks
-9%synergy
Obscura Storefront
30%inclusion63 decks213 decks
26%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion53 decks213 decks
15%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
25%inclusion53 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
25%inclusion53 decks213 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion34 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion33 decks213 decks
-9%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion32 decks213 decks
-7%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
15%inclusion31 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion31 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion31 decks213 decks
-10%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion29 decks203 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
11%inclusion23 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Escape Tunnel
10%inclusion22 decks213 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion22 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
-11%synergy
Esper Panorama
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.9%inclusion19 decks213 decks
-15%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.8%inclusion15 decks171 decks
-4%synergy
Demolition Field
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Scrubland
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.8%inclusion10 decks171 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
-1%synergy