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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Endless Foot Assault
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Dream Beavers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ninja Teen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Grateful Apparition
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
79%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
73%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
72%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Karn's Bastion
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
60%synergy
Ephemerate
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
60%synergy
Cloudshift
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
59%synergy
Flickerwisp
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
59%synergy
Drown in Ichor
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Spirited Companion
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Nested Shambler
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Call for Unity
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Sun Titan
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Corpse Knight
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Circuit Mender
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Ravenous Chupacabra
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Restoration Angel
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Charming Prince
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Selfless Spirit
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Felidar Guardian
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Callous Bloodmage
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Plaguecrafter
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Cathar Commando
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Company Commander
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Pegasus Guardian
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Viscera Seer
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Guardian of Ghirapur
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Daxos the Returned
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Proud Pack-Rhino
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Skullport Merchant
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Omens
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Teysa Karlov
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Warhound
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Accursed Marauder
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Woe Strider
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Sarevok, Deathbringer
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Eerie Interlude
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Deadly Dispute
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Village Rites
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Flicker of Fate
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Despark
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Inkshield
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Semester's End
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Unbounded Potential
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Fracture
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Scrollshift
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Long Road Home
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Parting Gust
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Fanatical Offering
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Ghostway
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Utter End
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Unwanted Remake
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Perch Protection
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Oblivion
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Vat Emergence
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Damn
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Vindicate
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Final Vengeance
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Another Round
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Merciless Eviction
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Against All Odds
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Tale of Momo
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Plea
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Worthy Cost
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Panharmonicon
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Blade of Selves
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Noble's Purse
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Golden Argosy
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Oketra's Monument
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Contagion Clasp
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Relic Vial
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Bagel and Schmear
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
World Map
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Geth
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Teleportation Circle
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Far Traveler
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Legion Loyalty
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Felidar Retreat
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Rites
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Muster the Departed
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Airbender Ascension
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Tolls of War
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Kaya, Spirits' Justice
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Mortuary Mire
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Guildless Commons
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Field of Ruin
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Realm of Koh
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
The Dross Pits
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
The Fair Basilica
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
High Market
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Karoo
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Everglades
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Marble Diamond
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Compleation
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Caves of Koilos
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Field
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Obscura Storefront
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Silence
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Vault of Champions
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Fetid Heath
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Esper Panorama
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Escape Tunnel
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Scrubland
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Silent Clearing
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Shire Terrace
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Promising Vein
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Brokers Hideout
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Moor
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy