Minthara, Merciless Soul (Commander) - Expensive Core

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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Moor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Umbral Expanse
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Fix What's Broken
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Joined Researchers
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nested Shambler
69%inclusion57 decks83 decks
67%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
66%inclusion54 decks82 decks
62%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
64%inclusion53 decks83 decks
60%synergy
Grateful Apparition
60%inclusion50 decks83 decks
58%synergy
Karn's Bastion
63%inclusion52 decks83 decks
58%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
60%inclusion50 decks83 decks
56%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
57%inclusion47 decks83 decks
54%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
55%inclusion46 decks83 decks
53%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
70%inclusion58 decks83 decks
51%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion56 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Dispute
58%inclusion48 decks83 decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
54%inclusion45 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
42%synergy
Bitterblossom
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
40%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Ghoulcaller Gisa
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
39%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
39%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Witch Enchanter
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Teysa Karlov
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Selfless Spirit
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Viscera Seer
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Company Commander
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Ophiomancer
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Voice of Victory
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Daxos the Returned
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Spirited Companion
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Warren Soultrader
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Cathar Commando
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
-16%synergy
Woe Strider
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Solitude
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Marauder
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Ocelot Pride
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Akroma's Will
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Ephemerate
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Village Rites
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
-12%synergy
Cloudshift
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Grand Crescendo
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Carrion
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Fracture
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-14%synergy
Secure the Wastes
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-12%synergy
Erode
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Mardu
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Saw in Half
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Feign Death
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Szat's Will
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Perch Protection
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Oblivion
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
36%synergy
Drown in Ichor
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
41%synergy
Damn
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Martial Coup
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
12%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Vat Emergence
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Lingering Souls
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-11%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-11%synergy
Read the Bones
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Oketra's Monument
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Noble's Purse
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Halo Fountain
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Geth
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Relic Vial
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Contagion Clasp
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Spawning Pit
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Altar of the Wretched
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Call for Unity
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Rabble Rousing
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Divine Visitation
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Teleportation Circle
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Muster the Departed
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
March of the Canonized
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Intangible Virtue
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Grave Pact
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Legion's Landing
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Court of Grace
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Smile at Death
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Legion Loyalty
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
12%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
43%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
19%synergy
High Market
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Westvale Abbey
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Fountainport
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Great Arashin City
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Arid Archway
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Shambling Vent
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion64 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion63 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
53%inclusion44 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Staff of Compleation
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Sphere
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion83 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion83 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
94%inclusion78 decks83 decks
43%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion77 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
76%inclusion63 decks83 decks
46%synergy
Isolated Chapel
72%inclusion60 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion56 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
58%inclusion48 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Caves of Koilos
53%inclusion44 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
36%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Silent Clearing
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Field
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Scrubland
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Fetid Heath
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Windswept Heath
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
-19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
-18%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Obscura Storefront
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Escape Tunnel
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-17%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy