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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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Joo Dee, One of Many
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Slumbering Walker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tolls of War
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Azula, On the Hunt
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nested Shambler
68%inclusion47 decks69 decks
66%synergy
Grateful Apparition
68%inclusion47 decks69 decks
66%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
57%inclusion39 decks69 decks
54%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
51%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
51%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
51%synergy
Drown in Ichor
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
48%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
46%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Deadly Dispute
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Village Rites
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
33%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
29%synergy
Viscera Seer
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
39%synergy
Victimize
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
43%inclusion30 decks69 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Morbid Opportunist
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
23%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
32%inclusion22 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Blood Artist
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Teysa Karlov
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Sun Titan
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
22%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Cathar Commando
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Spirited Companion
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Selfless Spirit
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Accursed Marauder
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Plaguecrafter
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Doomed Traveler
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Skullport Merchant
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Flickerwisp
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Corpse Knight
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Woe Strider
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Company Commander
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Ophiomancer
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Daxos the Returned
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Pegasus Guardian
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Corrupted Conviction
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Despark
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Inkshield
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion17 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Ephemerate
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Mortify
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Cloudshift
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
-18%synergy
Unbounded Potential
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Fracture
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Fanatical Offering
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
-13%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Eerie Interlude
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Flicker of Fate
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Murder
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Nasty End
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Parting Gust
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Affliction
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Treacherous Greed
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Costly Plunder
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Scrollshift
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Feign Death
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Unwanted Remake
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Oblivion
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Austere Command
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Martial Coup
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Vat Emergence
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
18%synergy
Damn
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-16%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Final Vengeance
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Dread Return
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Worthy Cost
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Decode Transmissions
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Unearth
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Eaten Alive
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Back for Seconds
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Bone Splinters
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Bone Shards
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Desperate Plea
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
41%inclusion28 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Relic Vial
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-13%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Blade of Selves
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Contagion Clasp
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Noble's Purse
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Geth
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Saw
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Oketra's Monument
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Transmogrant Altar
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Witch's Cauldron
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
33%inclusion23 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Rites
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Call for Unity
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Far Traveler
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-16%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Life Insurance
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-10%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Court of Grace
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Muster the Departed
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Rabble Rousing
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-9%synergy
Summoner's Sending
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Divine Visitation
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
March of the Canonized
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Teleportation Circle
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Intangible Virtue
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Felidar Retreat
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-15%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
True Conviction
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Invasion of New Capenna
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
12%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
46%inclusion32 decks69 decks
41%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
36%inclusion25 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
19%synergy
High Market
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
The Dross Pits
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
The Fair Basilica
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Guildless Commons
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Realm of Koh
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion58 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion55 decks69 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
61%inclusion42 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
52%inclusion36 decks69 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Sphere
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42%inclusion29 decks69 decks
-11%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Marble Diamond
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Staff of Compleation
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Locket
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion69 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion69 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion61 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
68%inclusion47 decks69 decks
47%synergy
Isolated Chapel
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
65%inclusion45 decks69 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Silence
59%inclusion41 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Field
58%inclusion40 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
55%inclusion38 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
36%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
49%inclusion34 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
45%inclusion31 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Obscura Storefront
35%inclusion24 decks69 decks
31%synergy
Godless Shrine
28%inclusion19 decks69 decks
-22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Mire
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
-17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
-24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-21%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
-17%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Escape Tunnel
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Esper Panorama
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
-13%synergy
Promising Vein
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Forlorn Flats
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Silverquill Campus
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Shire Terrace
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
-3%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Brokers Hideout
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy