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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
Airbender Ascension
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
93%synergy
Flickerwisp
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
78%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Teleportation Circle
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
72%synergy
Felidar Guardian
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Cloudshift
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
66%synergy
Callous Bloodmage
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
65%synergy
Restoration Angel
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Eerie Interlude
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
62%synergy
Panharmonicon
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Spirited Companion
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Sun Titan
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Charming Prince
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Flicker of Fate
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
54%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Patrolling Peacemaker
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Omens
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Circuit Mender
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Guardian of Ghirapur
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Karmic Guide
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Corpse Knight
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Raven Eagle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Monk Gyatso
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sandbender Scavengers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Glorious Protector
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Pegasus Guardian
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Grateful Apparition
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Solitude
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Helpful Hunter
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Voice of Victory
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Timeline Culler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Insatiable Skittermaw
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Astelli Reclaimer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Knight Luminary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Semester's End
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Akroma's Will
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Parting Gust
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Scrollshift
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Despark
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Ghostway
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Final Showdown
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Getaway Glamer
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Will of the Mardu
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Another Round
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
37%synergy
Drown in Ichor
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Tale of Momo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Merciless Eviction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Unburial Rites
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Requisition Raid
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Hearth and Home
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Blade of Selves
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Oketra's Monument
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Phantom Train
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
World Map
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%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
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Haystack
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Hidden Stockpile
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Far Traveler
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Bitterblossom
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Call for Unity
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Chorale of the Void
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Animate Dead
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Felidar Retreat
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Loyalty
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Rites
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Spirit Bonds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Ghost Assassin
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Bojuka Bog
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Coffers
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Vein
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
High Market
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Guildless Commons
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Great Arashin City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Urborg
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Fountainport
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Arid Archway
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Marsh Flats
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Champions
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Isolated Chapel
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Scrubland
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Tainted Field
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Fetid Heath
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Fabled Passage
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Prismatic Vista
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Silent Clearing
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Silence
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%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
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Forlorn Flats
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Promising Vein
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy