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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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Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Grateful Apparition
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
79%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
74%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
72%synergy
Ephemerate
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
63%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
61%synergy
Karn's Bastion
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
60%synergy
Cloudshift
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
60%synergy
Flickerwisp
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
59%synergy
Drown in Ichor
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Spirited Companion
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Nested Shambler
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Call for Unity
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Circuit Mender
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Sun Titan
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Corpse Knight
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Restoration Angel
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Charming Prince
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Felidar Guardian
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Selfless Spirit
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Priest of Ancient Lore
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Callous Bloodmage
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Plaguecrafter
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Guardian of Ghirapur
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Company Commander
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Cathar Commando
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Daxos the Returned
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Pegasus Guardian
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Viscera Seer
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Skullport Merchant
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Marauder
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Wall of Omens
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Sarevok, Deathbringer
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Loyal Warhound
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Azula, On the Hunt
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Proud Pack-Rhino
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Teysa Karlov
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Woe Strider
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Karmic Guide
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Village Rites
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Flicker of Fate
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Despark
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Semester's End
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Unbounded Potential
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Scrollshift
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Long Road Home
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Parting Gust
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Fanatical Offering
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Grim Affliction
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostway
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Unwanted Remake
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Perch Protection
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Oblivion
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Austere Command
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Vat Emergence
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Damn
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Final Vengeance
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Another Round
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Tale of Momo
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Desperate Plea
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Merciless Eviction
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Against All Odds
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Panharmonicon
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Blade of Selves
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Contagion Clasp
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Noble's Purse
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Golden Argosy
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Oketra's Monument
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Relic Vial
12%inclusion5 decks43 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
Throne of Geth
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
World Map
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Bagel and Schmear
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Teleportation Circle
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Far Traveler
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Legion Loyalty
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Blessed Sanctuary
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Felidar Retreat
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Rites
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%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
Cultist of the Absolute
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Airbender Ascension
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Tolls of War
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Muster the Departed
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%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
Life Insurance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Web Up
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Kaya, Spirits' Justice
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Kaya, Ghost Assassin
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
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Mortuary Mire
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Field of Ruin
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Guildless Commons
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Realm of Koh
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
The Dross Pits
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
The Fair Basilica
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Everglades
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Karoo
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Marble Diamond
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Staff of Compleation
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Glistening Sphere
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%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
Orzhov Basilica
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Caves of Koilos
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Field
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Isolated Chapel
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
Obscura Storefront
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Silence
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Godless Shrine
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Vault of Champions
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Fetid Heath
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-21%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Esper Panorama
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-21%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Escape Tunnel
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Scoured Barrens
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Silent Clearing
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Promising Vein
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Brokers Hideout
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Shire Terrace
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Scrubland
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy