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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Airbender Ascension
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Azula, On the Hunt
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
83%inclusion179 decks216 decks
76%synergy
Flickerwisp
79%inclusion171 decks216 decks
76%synergy
Cloudshift
75%inclusion162 decks216 decks
70%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
71%inclusion124 decks174 decks
67%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
68%inclusion146 decks216 decks
63%synergy
Spirited Companion
68%inclusion146 decks216 decks
63%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
63%inclusion135 decks216 decks
61%synergy
Charming Prince
63%inclusion136 decks216 decks
59%synergy
Restoration Angel
63%inclusion135 decks216 decks
59%synergy
Karn's Bastion
64%inclusion138 decks216 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
69%inclusion149 decks216 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion143 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Eerie Interlude
62%inclusion134 decks216 decks
57%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
60%inclusion130 decks216 decks
56%synergy
Teleportation Circle
59%inclusion128 decks216 decks
55%synergy
Grateful Apparition
59%inclusion128 decks216 decks
57%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
59%inclusion128 decks216 decks
55%synergy
Flicker of Fate
56%inclusion121 decks216 decks
53%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
56%inclusion120 decks216 decks
53%synergy
Drown in Ichor
55%inclusion119 decks216 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion47 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion31 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Felidar Guardian
55%inclusion118 decks216 decks
52%synergy
Corpse Knight
52%inclusion113 decks216 decks
40%synergy
Callous Bloodmage
52%inclusion113 decks216 decks
51%synergy
Sun Titan
51%inclusion111 decks216 decks
39%synergy
Circuit Mender
46%inclusion100 decks216 decks
46%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Guardian of Ghirapur
46%inclusion99 decks216 decks
45%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
45%inclusion98 decks216 decks
44%synergy
Company Commander
45%inclusion97 decks216 decks
43%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
43%inclusion93 decks216 decks
42%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
41%inclusion89 decks216 decks
30%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
40%inclusion87 decks216 decks
39%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
40%inclusion86 decks216 decks
32%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
39%inclusion84 decks216 decks
36%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
38%inclusion81 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Pegasus Guardian
36%inclusion77 decks216 decks
35%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
33%inclusion72 decks216 decks
30%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
32%inclusion61 decks188 decks
29%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
31%inclusion67 decks216 decks
28%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
31%inclusion66 decks216 decks
28%synergy
Nested Shambler
29%inclusion63 decks216 decks
27%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
28%inclusion60 decks216 decks
25%synergy
Wall of Omens
27%inclusion59 decks216 decks
25%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
27%inclusion59 decks216 decks
19%synergy
Daxos the Returned
26%inclusion56 decks216 decks
25%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
25%inclusion55 decks216 decks
25%synergy
Karmic Guide
25%inclusion55 decks216 decks
21%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
22%inclusion47 decks216 decks
18%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
21%inclusion46 decks216 decks
19%synergy
Reveillark
20%inclusion44 decks216 decks
17%synergy
Proud Pack-Rhino
20%inclusion33 decks165 decks
20%synergy
Kor Cartographer
20%inclusion43 decks216 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
19%inclusion42 decks216 decks
17%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion41 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
19%inclusion40 decks216 decks
18%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
18%inclusion39 decks216 decks
16%synergy
Plaguecrafter
18%inclusion38 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Loyal Warhound
17%inclusion37 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion37 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
17%inclusion37 decks216 decks
15%synergy
Fortune, Loyal Steed
16%inclusion32 decks195 decks
16%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
16%inclusion34 decks216 decks
15%synergy
Norn's Choirmaster
15%inclusion33 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion31 decks216 decks
-4%synergy
Selfless Spirit
14%inclusion31 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
14%inclusion31 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
14%inclusion27 decks195 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion109 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Semester's End
40%inclusion86 decks216 decks
38%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
39%inclusion85 decks216 decks
38%synergy
Scrollshift
36%inclusion78 decks216 decks
35%synergy
Despark
35%inclusion76 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Parting Gust
29%inclusion44 decks151 decks
25%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
28%inclusion60 decks216 decks
-12%synergy
Long Road Home
28%inclusion60 decks216 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Dispute
26%inclusion57 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
25%inclusion54 decks216 decks
24%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
24%inclusion52 decks216 decks
23%synergy
Village Rites
21%inclusion45 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
19%inclusion40 decks216 decks
18%synergy
Inkshield
18%inclusion39 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Fracture
18%inclusion39 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion39 decks216 decks
-6%synergy
Ghostway
16%inclusion35 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion32 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion31 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Unbounded Potential
13%inclusion29 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
12%inclusion26 decks216 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion24 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
-12%synergy
Pyrrhic Strike
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Getaway Glamer
8.2%inclusion16 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Slip On the Ring
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Grim Affliction
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
-7%synergy
Airbending Lesson
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
-18%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
30%inclusion64 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Another Round
29%inclusion57 decks195 decks
28%synergy
Damn
28%inclusion60 decks216 decks
-5%synergy
Vat Emergence
27%inclusion58 decks216 decks
26%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
23%inclusion50 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion46 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion39 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
10%synergy
Desperate Plea
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
-7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Storm of Souls
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Cleansing Nova
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Final Vengeance
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Settle Beyond Reality
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Unearth
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Reanimate
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
-10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Panharmonicon
50%inclusion108 decks216 decks
47%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
49%inclusion105 decks216 decks
45%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
37%inclusion79 decks216 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion50 decks216 decks
21%synergy
Golden Argosy
20%inclusion44 decks216 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion37 decks216 decks
-10%synergy
Blade of Selves
17%inclusion36 decks216 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion33 decks216 decks
-10%synergy
Contagion Clasp
14%inclusion30 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
-7%synergy
Throne of Geth
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Noble's Purse
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Oketra's Monument
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
-14%synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
5%synergy
The Seriema
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Call for Unity
49%inclusion106 decks216 decks
48%synergy
Far Traveler
45%inclusion98 decks216 decks
44%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
26%inclusion57 decks216 decks
26%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
18%inclusion39 decks216 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion33 decks216 decks
-14%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion29 decks216 decks
-8%synergy
Tolls of War
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Spiral into Solitude
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Legion Loyalty
12%inclusion26 decks216 decks
11%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Chorale of the Void
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Muster the Departed
7.2%inclusion12 decks167 decks
5%synergy
Rabble Rousing
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
6%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Bonds
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
5.6%inclusion12 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
-13%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
44%inclusion94 decks216 decks
41%synergy
Kaya, Ghost Assassin
12%inclusion26 decks216 decks
11%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
11%inclusion24 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
53%inclusion115 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
48%inclusion103 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion69 decks216 decks
12%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion53 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion28 decks216 decks
-8%synergy
Guildless Commons
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
12%synergy
High Market
12%inclusion25 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion24 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Realm of Koh
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
-8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
-4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Shambling Vent
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion185 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion174 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
54%inclusion117 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
47%inclusion101 decks216 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion88 decks216 decks
16%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion43 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion37 decks216 decks
14%synergy
Staff of Compleation
15%inclusion32 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion27 decks216 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion24 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Glistening Sphere
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion211 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion211 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion193 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
66%inclusion142 decks216 decks
24%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion135 decks216 decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
56%inclusion121 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
54%inclusion116 decks216 decks
33%synergy
Tainted Field
51%inclusion111 decks216 decks
0%synergy
Godless Shrine
45%inclusion98 decks216 decks
-4%synergy
Vault of Champions
43%inclusion92 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion87 decks216 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Silence
39%inclusion85 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion83 decks216 decks
18%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
38%inclusion81 decks216 decks
-4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion72 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion67 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion64 decks216 decks
-9%synergy
Obscura Storefront
29%inclusion63 decks216 decks
26%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
25%inclusion54 decks216 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion53 decks216 decks
15%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
25%inclusion53 decks216 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion34 decks174 decks
8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion33 decks216 decks
-9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion32 decks216 decks
-9%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion32 decks216 decks
-7%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
14%inclusion31 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion31 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion29 decks206 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
11%inclusion24 decks216 decks
-4%synergy
Escape Tunnel
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion22 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
-11%synergy
Esper Panorama
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
-15%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
-4%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion18 decks216 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Scrubland
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.9%inclusion15 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
-1%synergy