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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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Aang, Airbending Master
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Sandbender Scavengers
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nested Shambler
72%inclusion61 decks85 decks
70%synergy
Grateful Apparition
65%inclusion55 decks85 decks
62%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
66%inclusion50 decks76 decks
62%synergy
Karn's Bastion
64%inclusion54 decks85 decks
58%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
61%inclusion52 decks85 decks
57%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
57%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
53%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
56%inclusion48 decks85 decks
52%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
71%inclusion60 decks85 decks
51%synergy
Drown in Ichor
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion57 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
65%inclusion55 decks85 decks
44%synergy
Skullclamp
62%inclusion53 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
46%synergy
Black Market Connections
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Bitterblossom
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
40%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
41%synergy
Inkshield
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Jacked Rabbit
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Sun Titan
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Teysa Karlov
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Viscera Seer
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Selfless Spirit
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Daxos the Returned
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Company Commander
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Ophiomancer
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Spirited Companion
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Cathar Commando
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Warren Soultrader
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Woe Strider
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Blood Artist
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
-17%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Flickerwisp
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Accursed Marauder
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Ocelot Pride
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Ephemerate
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Grand Crescendo
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Despark
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Carrion
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Cloudshift
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Eerie Interlude
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Secure the Wastes
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Fracture
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Fanatical Offering
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Unbounded Potential
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Parting Gust
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Mardu
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Feign Death
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Oblivion
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Damn
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
6%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Martial Coup
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Vat Emergence
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Reanimate
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Final Vengeance
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Lingering Souls
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Oketra's Monument
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Noble's Purse
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Throne of Geth
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Spawning Pit
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Halo Fountain
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Contagion Engine
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Altar of the Wretched
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Contagion Clasp
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Relic Vial
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Anointed Procession
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Rabble Rousing
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Divine Visitation
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Call for Unity
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Muster the Departed
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
14%synergy
March of the Canonized
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
13%synergy
Teleportation Circle
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Intangible Virtue
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Monologue Tax
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Court of Grace
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Legion's Landing
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Felidar Retreat
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Smile at Death
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Black Market
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
0%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Martyr's Cause
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Murder Investigation
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
11%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
61%inclusion52 decks85 decks
45%synergy
High Market
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Fountainport
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Westvale Abbey
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Field
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Arid Archway
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Restless Fortress
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Great Arashin City
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Guildless Commons
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
War Room
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion67 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion66 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Staff of Compleation
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Mind Stone
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
16%synergy
The Soul Stone
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Glistening Sphere
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Crowded Crypt
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion85 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion85 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion74 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion73 decks85 decks
37%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion60 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
71%inclusion60 decks85 decks
41%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion57 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
56%inclusion48 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
40%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
34%synergy
Silent Clearing
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Field
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Scrubland
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
-15%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
-18%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Obscura Storefront
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Escape Tunnel
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-13%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-17%synergy
Demolition Field
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy