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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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Suki, Courageous Rescuer
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Tolls of War
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Azula, On the Hunt
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nested Shambler
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
64%synergy
Grateful Apparition
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
64%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
53%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
53%inclusion34 decks64 decks
49%synergy
Drown in Ichor
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Deadly Dispute
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Village Rites
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Viscera Seer
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Victimize
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Morbid Opportunist
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Teysa Karlov
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Sun Titan
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Blood Artist
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Cathar Commando
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Spirited Companion
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Accursed Marauder
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
16%synergy
Selfless Spirit
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Plaguecrafter
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Doomed Traveler
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Corpse Knight
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Skullport Merchant
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Company Commander
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Woe Strider
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Flickerwisp
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Ophiomancer
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Pegasus Guardian
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Corrupted Conviction
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Despark
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Ephemerate
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
Mortify
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Cloudshift
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Unbounded Potential
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Fracture
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Fanatical Offering
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Eerie Interlude
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Flicker of Fate
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Murder
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Nasty End
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Parting Gust
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-1%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Grim Affliction
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Scrollshift
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Treacherous Greed
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Costly Plunder
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Utter End
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Withering Torment
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Unwanted Remake
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Oblivion
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Austere Command
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Martial Coup
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Vat Emergence
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Final Vengeance
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Damn
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-17%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Dread Return
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Worthy Cost
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Decode Transmissions
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Unearth
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Eaten Alive
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Back for Seconds
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Bone Splinters
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Bone Shards
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Desperate Plea
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Precision
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Relic Vial
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Blade of Selves
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Noble's Purse
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Contagion Clasp
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Geth
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Saw
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Oketra's Monument
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Transmogrant Altar
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Witch's Cauldron
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Rites
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Call for Unity
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Far Traveler
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Life Insurance
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Court of Grace
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Muster the Departed
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Rabble Rousing
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Summoner's Sending
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Divine Visitation
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
March of the Canonized
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Teleportation Circle
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Felidar Retreat
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
True Conviction
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Airbender Ascension
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Invasion of New Capenna
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
18%synergy
High Market
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
The Dross Pits
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
The Fair Basilica
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Guildless Commons
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Fountainport
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Marble Diamond
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Staff of Compleation
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Locket
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Blitzball
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion68 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion68 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Field
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Silence
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Caves of Koilos
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Obscura Storefront
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
-23%synergy
Desolate Mire
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Fetid Heath
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
Scoured Barrens
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Escape Tunnel
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-22%synergy
Esper Panorama
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-12%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Promising Vein
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Forlorn Flats
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Silverquill Campus
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Shire Terrace
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Brokers Hideout
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy