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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
Bitterbloom Bearer
19%inclusion38 decks198 decks
16%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Personify
4.3%inclusion4 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Emptiness
3.5%inclusion7 decks198 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
66%inclusion327 decks493 decks
62%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
66%inclusion303 decks462 decks
61%synergy
Karn's Bastion
62%inclusion305 decks493 decks
57%synergy
Grateful Apparition
58%inclusion285 decks493 decks
56%synergy
Nested Shambler
52%inclusion257 decks493 decks
50%synergy
Drown in Ichor
52%inclusion257 decks493 decks
50%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
54%inclusion264 decks493 decks
50%synergy
Esper Sentinel
65%inclusion320 decks493 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
62%inclusion308 decks493 decks
46%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
49%inclusion240 decks493 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion338 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
63%inclusion313 decks493 decks
37%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
59%inclusion293 decks493 decks
40%synergy
Black Market Connections
57%inclusion281 decks493 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Dispute
55%inclusion273 decks493 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion255 decks493 decks
2%synergy
Bitterblossom
49%inclusion242 decks493 decks
42%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
47%inclusion232 decks493 decks
27%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
45%inclusion223 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
44%inclusion215 decks493 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
59%inclusion292 decks493 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion236 decks493 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion169 decks493 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion124 decks493 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion101 decks493 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion88 decks493 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion66 decks493 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion52 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion49 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion48 decks493 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
43%inclusion213 decks493 decks
8%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
42%inclusion206 decks493 decks
39%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
41%inclusion204 decks493 decks
37%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
40%inclusion198 decks493 decks
35%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
40%inclusion195 decks493 decks
30%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
37%inclusion98 decks265 decks
35%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion177 decks493 decks
20%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
35%inclusion172 decks493 decks
23%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
34%inclusion167 decks493 decks
18%synergy
Daxos the Returned
33%inclusion165 decks493 decks
32%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
33%inclusion146 decks442 decks
32%synergy
Viscera Seer
32%inclusion156 decks493 decks
11%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
31%inclusion75 decks240 decks
31%synergy
Selfless Spirit
29%inclusion144 decks493 decks
18%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
29%inclusion141 decks483 decks
17%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
29%inclusion142 decks493 decks
19%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
28%inclusion140 decks493 decks
16%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
28%inclusion139 decks493 decks
26%synergy
Sun Titan
28%inclusion139 decks493 decks
16%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
28%inclusion73 decks261 decks
20%synergy
Teysa Karlov
25%inclusion125 decks493 decks
9%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
25%inclusion124 decks493 decks
13%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
25%inclusion123 decks493 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion115 decks462 decks
13%synergy
Denethor, Ruling Steward
25%inclusion122 decks493 decks
21%synergy
Cathar Commando
24%inclusion116 decks493 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
23%inclusion112 decks493 decks
-8%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
22%inclusion110 decks493 decks
8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
22%inclusion110 decks493 decks
0%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
21%inclusion105 decks493 decks
19%synergy
Spirited Companion
21%inclusion104 decks493 decks
16%synergy
Accursed Marauder
21%inclusion97 decks461 decks
13%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
20%inclusion100 decks493 decks
20%synergy
Warren Soultrader
19%inclusion89 decks462 decks
10%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
19%inclusion57 decks296 decks
12%synergy
Ophiomancer
18%inclusion88 decks493 decks
10%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
18%inclusion88 decks493 decks
1%synergy
Corpse Knight
18%inclusion87 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion57 decks334 decks
11%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
17%inclusion84 decks493 decks
10%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
16%inclusion81 decks493 decks
15%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion77 decks493 decks
7%synergy
Ocelot Pride
15%inclusion68 decks461 decks
11%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
14%inclusion38 decks265 decks
11%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
14%inclusion68 decks483 decks
10%synergy
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
14%inclusion67 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
13%inclusion66 decks493 decks
12%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
13%inclusion65 decks493 decks
-12%synergy
Flickerwisp
13%inclusion65 decks493 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Inkshield
42%inclusion205 decks493 decks
24%synergy
Ephemerate
39%inclusion194 decks493 decks
32%synergy
Akroma's Will
37%inclusion181 decks493 decks
30%synergy
Village Rites
34%inclusion166 decks493 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion137 decks493 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion123 decks493 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion120 decks493 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion119 decks493 decks
0%synergy
Despark
24%inclusion118 decks493 decks
-7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion115 decks493 decks
15%synergy
Cloudshift
23%inclusion114 decks493 decks
18%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
21%inclusion103 decks493 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion91 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
18%inclusion88 decks493 decks
17%synergy
Eerie Interlude
17%inclusion85 decks493 decks
12%synergy
Grand Crescendo
15%inclusion74 decks493 decks
13%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
14%inclusion71 decks493 decks
13%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion69 decks493 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion59 decks493 decks
-2%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
10%inclusion48 decks493 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion47 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Secure the Wastes
10%inclusion47 decks493 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion44 decks462 decks
2%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
7.7%inclusion38 decks493 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.2%inclusion32 decks446 decks
0%synergy
Flicker of Fate
7.1%inclusion35 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Parting Gust
6.9%inclusion31 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.3%inclusion31 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
6.1%inclusion30 decks493 decks
-16%synergy
Will of the Mardu
6.0%inclusion20 decks333 decks
5%synergy
Carrion
5.9%inclusion29 decks493 decks
6%synergy
Grim Affliction
5.7%inclusion28 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Oblivion
35%inclusion173 decks493 decks
26%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion161 decks493 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
31%inclusion154 decks493 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion96 decks493 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion91 decks493 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion88 decks493 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion61 decks493 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion58 decks493 decks
-1%synergy
Vat Emergence
11%inclusion56 decks493 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion56 decks493 decks
-6%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion55 decks493 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion51 decks493 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion51 decks493 decks
-8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.3%inclusion15 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.8%inclusion27 decks396 decks
1%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
6.7%inclusion33 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Desperate Plea
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.5%inclusion27 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.5%inclusion27 decks493 decks
-2%synergy
Martial Coup
5.5%inclusion27 decks493 decks
2%synergy
Final Vengeance
5.5%inclusion23 decks420 decks
4%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
5.3%inclusion26 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
5.1%inclusion25 decks493 decks
0%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.1%inclusion25 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
5.1%inclusion25 decks493 decks
-5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.1%inclusion25 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.1%inclusion25 decks493 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
38%inclusion188 decks493 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
34%inclusion169 decks493 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
27%inclusion132 decks493 decks
26%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion122 decks493 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion84 decks493 decks
-3%synergy
Oketra's Monument
17%inclusion82 decks493 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion75 decks493 decks
-10%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
12%inclusion60 decks493 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
11%inclusion52 decks493 decks
9%synergy
Throne of Geth
10%inclusion50 decks493 decks
8%synergy
Contagion Clasp
10%inclusion49 decks493 decks
9%synergy
Noble's Purse
10%inclusion48 decks493 decks
9%synergy
Contagion Engine
9.1%inclusion45 decks493 decks
9%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.5%inclusion42 decks493 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.5%inclusion42 decks493 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Selves
8.3%inclusion41 decks493 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.3%inclusion36 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.1%inclusion30 decks493 decks
1%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
5.9%inclusion29 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.7%inclusion28 decks493 decks
1%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
5.3%inclusion26 decks493 decks
2%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
5.1%inclusion25 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Relic Vial
5.1%inclusion25 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Anointed Procession
30%inclusion150 decks493 decks
22%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
27%inclusion133 decks493 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion121 decks493 decks
-5%synergy
Call for Unity
24%inclusion117 decks493 decks
23%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion108 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Teleportation Circle
21%inclusion104 decks493 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion74 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Airbender Ascension
15%inclusion24 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Grave Pact
14%inclusion71 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion64 decks493 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion61 decks493 decks
2%synergy
Tolls of War
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
11%inclusion47 decks424 decks
10%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion53 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
11%inclusion53 decks493 decks
7%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
9.1%inclusion45 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.9%inclusion44 decks493 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
8.9%inclusion44 decks493 decks
0%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.8%inclusion41 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.5%inclusion42 decks493 decks
2%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
8.1%inclusion36 decks443 decks
4%synergy
Felidar Retreat
8.1%inclusion40 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Rabble Rousing
8.1%inclusion40 decks493 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.7%inclusion38 decks493 decks
0%synergy
Far Traveler
7.7%inclusion38 decks493 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.7%inclusion38 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.5%inclusion37 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Court of Grace
7.5%inclusion37 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Legion's Landing
7.1%inclusion35 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
6.9%inclusion23 decks332 decks
7%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
6.7%inclusion33 decks493 decks
2%synergy
March of the Canonized
6.3%inclusion31 decks493 decks
0%synergy
Muster the Departed
6.1%inclusion28 decks461 decks
4%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.9%inclusion25 decks421 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.6%inclusion26 decks462 decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
5.5%inclusion27 decks493 decks
-1%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
5.3%inclusion26 decks493 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.3%inclusion26 decks493 decks
-4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
7.5%inclusion37 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
27%inclusion134 decks493 decks
25%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
24%inclusion79 decks334 decks
19%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
12%inclusion61 decks493 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
12%inclusion58 decks493 decks
7%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
9.3%inclusion46 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
6.9%inclusion34 decks493 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
62%inclusion308 decks493 decks
42%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
50%inclusion248 decks493 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion212 decks493 decks
-1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
37%inclusion98 decks265 decks
32%synergy
Cabal Coffers
35%inclusion174 decks493 decks
24%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion133 decks493 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion125 decks493 decks
2%synergy
High Market
24%inclusion120 decks493 decks
13%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
22%inclusion62 decks287 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion100 decks493 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion79 decks493 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion75 decks493 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion69 decks493 decks
9%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion65 decks493 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion64 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
13%inclusion42 decks333 decks
10%synergy
Westvale Abbey
12%inclusion59 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Fountainport
11%inclusion49 decks445 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.9%inclusion44 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
8.5%inclusion42 decks493 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.1%inclusion40 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.5%inclusion37 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
7.3%inclusion36 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.7%inclusion33 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.5%inclusion32 decks493 decks
-1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.5%inclusion32 decks493 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.1%inclusion30 decks493 decks
1%synergy
War Room
5.9%inclusion29 decks493 decks
-1%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.5%inclusion27 decks493 decks
-1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion427 decks493 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion397 decks493 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion248 decks493 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
45%inclusion221 decks493 decks
-11%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
32%inclusion117 decks369 decks
31%synergy
Staff of Compleation
29%inclusion143 decks493 decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion136 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion77 decks493 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion36 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion67 decks493 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion62 decks493 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion53 decks493 decks
-5%synergy
Glistening Sphere
10%inclusion49 decks493 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion47 decks493 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion472 decks493 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion471 decks493 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion448 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
90%inclusion443 decks493 decks
39%synergy
Marsh Flats
84%inclusion412 decks493 decks
54%synergy
Vault of Champions
79%inclusion391 decks493 decks
40%synergy
Scrubland
69%inclusion341 decks493 decks
58%synergy
Isolated Chapel
64%inclusion315 decks493 decks
-2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
50%inclusion248 decks493 decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50%inclusion248 decks493 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
48%inclusion236 decks493 decks
38%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
46%inclusion229 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
45%inclusion222 decks493 decks
39%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
44%inclusion219 decks493 decks
22%synergy
Fetid Heath
44%inclusion218 decks493 decks
5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
39%inclusion192 decks493 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion186 decks493 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion186 decks493 decks
32%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
36%inclusion179 decks493 decks
31%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion178 decks493 decks
30%synergy
Tainted Field
36%inclusion176 decks493 decks
-16%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
36%inclusion131 decks369 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion163 decks493 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion160 decks493 decks
27%synergy
Silent Clearing
30%inclusion149 decks493 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion137 decks493 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion115 decks462 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion115 decks493 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion109 decks493 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion104 decks493 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion91 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion71 decks493 decks
-27%synergy
Temple of Silence
14%inclusion68 decks493 decks
-26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion67 decks493 decks
-11%synergy
Obscura Storefront
13%inclusion62 decks493 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion61 decks493 decks
8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
11%inclusion56 decks493 decks
0%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
11%inclusion55 decks493 decks
-10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion51 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion49 decks493 decks
6%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
10%inclusion47 decks493 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.7%inclusion43 decks493 decks
-7%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.9%inclusion34 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.7%inclusion33 decks493 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.7%inclusion33 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.1%inclusion30 decks493 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.6%inclusion26 decks462 decks
-2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.3%inclusion26 decks493 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.1%inclusion25 decks493 decks
-18%synergy