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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%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Desperate Plea
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Sandbender Scavengers
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nested Shambler
72%inclusion62 decks86 decks
70%synergy
Grateful Apparition
62%inclusion53 decks86 decks
59%synergy
Karn's Bastion
63%inclusion54 decks86 decks
57%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
57%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
61%inclusion49 decks80 decks
57%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
55%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
57%inclusion49 decks86 decks
54%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
71%inclusion61 decks86 decks
51%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
55%inclusion47 decks86 decks
51%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
62%inclusion53 decks86 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion58 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
64%inclusion55 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Skullclamp
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Black Market Connections
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
45%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Drown in Ichor
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
44%synergy
Bitterblossom
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Ghoulcaller Gisa
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
36%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
40%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Sun Titan
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Teysa Karlov
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Viscera Seer
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Voice of Victory
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Selfless Spirit
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Company Commander
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Daxos the Returned
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Spirited Companion
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Ophiomancer
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Woe Strider
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Cathar Commando
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Warren Soultrader
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-17%synergy
Flickerwisp
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Accursed Marauder
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Solitude
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Village Rites
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Ephemerate
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Grand Crescendo
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Cloudshift
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Carrion
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Eerie Interlude
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Secure the Wastes
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-14%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Fanatical Offering
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Unbounded Potential
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Feign Death
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Mardu
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Parting Gust
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Oblivion
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Damn
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Martial Coup
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
18%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Vat Emergence
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Vindicate
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Lingering Souls
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Increasing Devotion
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Final Vengeance
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Oketra's Monument
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Noble's Purse
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Geth
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Spawning Pit
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Altar of the Wretched
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Blade of Selves
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Relic Vial
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Halo Fountain
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Anointed Procession
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-11%synergy
Rabble Rousing
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Divine Visitation
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Call for Unity
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
March of the Canonized
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Teleportation Circle
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Muster the Departed
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Intangible Virtue
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Court of Grace
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Grave Pact
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Felidar Retreat
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Murder Investigation
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Legion's Landing
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Smile at Death
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Martyr's Cause
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
11%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
15%synergy
High Market
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Westvale Abbey
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Arid Archway
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Shambling Vent
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
War Room
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Guildless Commons
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Great Arashin City
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion68 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
77%inclusion66 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Staff of Compleation
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Glistening Sphere
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Crowded Crypt
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion86 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion86 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion76 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
87%inclusion75 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Marsh Flats
72%inclusion62 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion61 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Champions
69%inclusion59 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Fabled Passage
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Caves of Koilos
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Fetid Heath
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Silent Clearing
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Field
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Scrubland
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
-16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Obscura Storefront
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Ondu Inversion
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-14%synergy
Escape Tunnel
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-15%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy