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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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Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Kinscaer Sentry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Morningtide's Light
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Emptiness
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
93%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Flickerwisp
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
73%synergy
Karn's Bastion
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
71%synergy
Cloudshift
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
71%synergy
Felidar Guardian
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
68%synergy
Eerie Interlude
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
66%synergy
Teleportation Circle
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
62%synergy
Spirited Companion
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Charming Prince
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Callous Bloodmage
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Restoration Angel
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Flicker of Fate
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Sun Titan
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Circuit Mender
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Wall of Omens
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Corpse Knight
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Guardian of Ghirapur
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Grateful Apparition
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Karmic Guide
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Glorious Protector
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Pegasus Guardian
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Helpful Hunter
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sandbender Scavengers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Plaguecrafter
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Company Commander
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Solitude
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Reveillark
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Soul Warden
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Akroma's Will
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Semester's End
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Despark
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Scrollshift
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Parting Gust
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Inkshield
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Ghostway
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Getaway Glamer
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Mardu
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Drown in Ichor
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Another Round
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
34%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Living Death
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Split Up
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Requisition Raid
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Panharmonicon
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Blade of Selves
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Oketra's Monument
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
The Seriema
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Phantom Train
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
The Ozolith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Golden Argosy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Bitterblossom
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Far Traveler
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Call for Unity
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Animate Dead
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Chorale of the Void
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Felidar Retreat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Legion Loyalty
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Divine Visitation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Bonds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Kaya, Ghost Assassin
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mortuary Mire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Great Arashin City
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Guildless Commons
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Fountainport
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Arid Archway
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Staff of Compleation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Glistening Sphere
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Marsh Flats
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Champions
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Isolated Chapel
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Scrubland
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Tainted Field
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Fetid Heath
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Fabled Passage
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Prismatic Vista
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Silent Clearing
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Silence
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-27%synergy
Obscura Storefront
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Forlorn Flats
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Promising Vein
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy