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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Endless Foot Assault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Shredder, Unrelenting
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ninja Teen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Super Shredder
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Nested Shambler
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Grateful Apparition
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Karn's Bastion
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Drown in Ichor
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Deadly Dispute
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Despark
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Village Rites
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Skullclamp
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
41%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
34%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Selfless Spirit
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Cathar Commando
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Viscera Seer
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Daxos the Returned
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Sun Titan
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Spirited Companion
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Sarevok, Deathbringer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Ophiomancer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Teysa Karlov
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Accursed Marauder
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Corpse Knight
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Plaguecrafter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Inspired Insurgent
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Circuit Mender
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Woe Strider
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Company Commander
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Flickerwisp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Ephemerate
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Inkshield
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Cloudshift
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Mortify
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Flicker of Fate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Fracture
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Eerie Interlude
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Scrollshift
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Unbounded Potential
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Parting Gust
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Semester's End
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Altar's Reap
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Murder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Long Road Home
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Cast Down
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Spectacular Tactics
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Oblivion
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Victimize
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Desperate Plea
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Damn
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Cut a Deal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Martial Coup
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Final Vengeance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Vat Emergence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Spread the Sickness
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Blood Money
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Reanimate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Precision
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Decode Transmissions
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Blade of Selves
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Noble's Purse
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Phantom Train
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Transmogrant Altar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Basilica Skullbomb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Contagion Clasp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Contagion Engine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Lantern
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Spawning Pit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Call for Unity
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Tolls of War
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Far Traveler
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Muster the Departed
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Airbender Ascension
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Teleportation Circle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
March of the Canonized
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Web Up
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Kaya, Ghost Assassin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
High Market
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Fountainport
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
The Dross Pits
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Compleation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Glistening Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Replicating Ring
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Evolving Wilds
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Field
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Silence
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Fetid Heath
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Obscura Storefront
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Scoured Barrens
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Desolate Mire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Silent Clearing
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Escape Tunnel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Heath
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Silverquill Campus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Shire Terrace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Esper Panorama
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Promising Vein
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Scrubland
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy