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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
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Conciliator's Duelist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Turbulent Moor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
82%inclusion168 decks205 decks
75%synergy
Flickerwisp
77%inclusion157 decks205 decks
73%synergy
Cloudshift
75%inclusion153 decks205 decks
69%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
71%inclusion133 decks187 decks
67%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
70%inclusion143 decks205 decks
65%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
61%inclusion126 decks205 decks
60%synergy
Spirited Companion
64%inclusion132 decks205 decks
59%synergy
Karn's Bastion
63%inclusion129 decks205 decks
58%synergy
Grateful Apparition
59%inclusion120 decks205 decks
56%synergy
Charming Prince
59%inclusion121 decks205 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
67%inclusion137 decks205 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion128 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
59%inclusion120 decks205 decks
55%synergy
Eerie Interlude
58%inclusion119 decks205 decks
53%synergy
Restoration Angel
58%inclusion118 decks205 decks
54%synergy
Drown in Ichor
57%inclusion117 decks205 decks
55%synergy
Teleportation Circle
56%inclusion115 decks205 decks
51%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
56%inclusion114 decks205 decks
52%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
53%inclusion108 decks205 decks
50%synergy
Corpse Knight
52%inclusion106 decks205 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
9.3%inclusion19 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
50%inclusion103 decks205 decks
48%synergy
Sun Titan
50%inclusion102 decks205 decks
38%synergy
Callous Bloodmage
47%inclusion97 decks205 decks
46%synergy
Circuit Mender
44%inclusion90 decks205 decks
43%synergy
Company Commander
43%inclusion89 decks205 decks
42%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
42%inclusion86 decks205 decks
40%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
41%inclusion85 decks205 decks
41%synergy
Guardian of Ghirapur
40%inclusion83 decks205 decks
39%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion82 decks205 decks
29%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
40%inclusion81 decks205 decks
31%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
40%inclusion81 decks205 decks
39%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
38%inclusion78 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
35%inclusion72 decks205 decks
32%synergy
Pegasus Guardian
34%inclusion69 decks205 decks
33%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
32%inclusion65 decks205 decks
29%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
32%inclusion63 decks200 decks
28%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
31%inclusion64 decks205 decks
29%synergy
Nested Shambler
31%inclusion64 decks205 decks
29%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
31%inclusion63 decks205 decks
28%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
27%inclusion56 decks205 decks
24%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Omens
25%inclusion52 decks205 decks
23%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
25%inclusion52 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%inclusion47 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
21%inclusion43 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Proud Pack-Rhino
21%inclusion37 decks178 decks
21%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
19%inclusion39 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
19%inclusion39 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion35 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
19%inclusion38 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
19%inclusion38 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Kor Cartographer
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Loyal Warhound
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Reveillark
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Fortune, Loyal Steed
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Selfless Spirit
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Plaguecrafter
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Cathar Commando
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Norn's Choirmaster
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Flicker of Fate
51%inclusion104 decks205 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion103 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
36%inclusion73 decks205 decks
34%synergy
Semester's End
35%inclusion71 decks205 decks
32%synergy
Scrollshift
33%inclusion68 decks205 decks
32%synergy
Despark
33%inclusion68 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
30%inclusion61 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
28%inclusion57 decks205 decks
-13%synergy
Long Road Home
26%inclusion53 decks205 decks
25%synergy
Parting Gust
26%inclusion42 decks164 decks
21%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
24%inclusion50 decks205 decks
23%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
23%inclusion48 decks205 decks
22%synergy
Village Rites
21%inclusion44 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion39 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion38 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
17%inclusion34 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Fracture
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Unbounded Potential
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Personify
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Affliction
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
-17%synergy
Getaway Glamer
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Airbending Lesson
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
7%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
Victimize
23%inclusion47 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
23%inclusion47 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
-9%synergy
Final Vengeance
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Settle Beyond Reality
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
1%synergy
Storm of Souls
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
-9%synergy
Desperate Plea
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
48%inclusion98 decks205 decks
44%synergy
Panharmonicon
45%inclusion93 decks205 decks
42%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
38%inclusion78 decks205 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Golden Argosy
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion38 decks205 decks
-8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
-9%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
Throne of Geth
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Noble's Purse
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Foot Chopper
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
-14%synergy
The Seriema
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Call for Unity
50%inclusion103 decks205 decks
49%synergy
Far Traveler
45%inclusion92 decks205 decks
43%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
28%inclusion57 decks205 decks
27%synergy
Airbender Ascension
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
-15%synergy
Legion Loyalty
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
1%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Tolls of War
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Rabble Rousing
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Muster the Departed
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Bonds
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Chorale of the Void
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
-12%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
46%inclusion95 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion69 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion50 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion26 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion26 decks205 decks
-8%synergy
Guildless Commons
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
10%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Realm of Koh
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
The Fair Basilica
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion177 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion166 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion106 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion98 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
39%inclusion80 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion26 decks205 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.8%inclusion16 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
90%inclusion184 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
65%inclusion134 decks205 decks
25%synergy
Isolated Chapel
61%inclusion126 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
56%inclusion115 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
55%inclusion112 decks205 decks
34%synergy
Tainted Field
49%inclusion101 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
46%inclusion94 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Champions
42%inclusion86 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion84 decks205 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Silence
41%inclusion84 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion78 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
38%inclusion78 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion68 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Fetid Heath
31%inclusion63 decks205 decks
-10%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion63 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
30%inclusion62 decks205 decks
27%synergy
Fabled Passage
24%inclusion50 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
24%inclusion49 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
23%inclusion47 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion35 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
-9%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
13%inclusion27 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion26 decks205 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
-12%synergy
Escape Tunnel
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Silent Clearing
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
-4%synergy
Esper Panorama
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
0%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