Minthara, Merciless Soul (Commander) - Infect

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Aang, Airbending Master
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Drown in Ichor
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
82%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
67%synergy
Karn's Bastion
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
67%synergy
Grateful Apparition
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
66%synergy
Plague Stinger
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
59%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
55%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
51%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Skrelv's Hive
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Vraska's Fall
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Vat Emergence
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Priests of Norn
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
-21%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Norn's Choirmaster
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Ichor Rats
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Core Prowler
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Whispering Specter
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Flensermite
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Nested Shambler
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Tine Shrike
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Voice of Victory
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Contagious Nim
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Reaper of Sheoldred
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Plague Myr
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Shriek Raptor
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Daxos the Returned
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Corpse Cur
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Blackcleave Goblin
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Bilious Skulldweller
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Crawling Chorus
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Viscera Seer
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Vector Asp
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Myr Convert
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Chittering Skitterling
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Basilica Shepherd
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Spirited Companion
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Digester
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Flickerwisp
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Lost Leonin
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Jawbone Duelist
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Pestilent Syphoner
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Stinging Hivemaster
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Grafted Butcher
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Selfless Spirit
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Grim Hireling
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Nim
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Septic Rats
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Tainted Strike
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Village Rites
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Unbounded Potential
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Ephemerate
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Grim Affliction
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Cloudshift
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-21%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Fracture
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Charge of the Mites
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Anoint with Affliction
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Flicker of Fate
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Scrollshift
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Despark
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-22%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Malice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Mardu
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-17%synergy
Sugar Rush
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Long Road Home
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
On the Job
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Phyresis Outbreak
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
40%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Wanderer's Strike
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Spread the Sickness
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Damn
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Geth's Summons
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Caress of Phyrexia
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Decode Transmissions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Vindicate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Living Death
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Gift of Estates
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Settle Beyond Reality
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Infection
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Sunfall
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Contagion Engine
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Geth
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Infested Fleshcutter
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Noble's Purse
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Dross Skullbomb
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Norn's Wellspring
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Magnifying Glass
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Scrap Compactor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Basilica Skullbomb
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Prosthetic Injector
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Shrine of Loyal Legions
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Blood Fountain
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cauldron
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Spawning Pit
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Phyresis
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Necrogen Communion
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Glistening Oil
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Call for Unity
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Bitterblossom
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Norn's Decree
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Teleportation Circle
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Felidar Retreat
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Far Traveler
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Black Market
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Zealot's Conviction
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Land Tax
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Prophecy
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Into the Pit
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tolvada
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
The Wanderer
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
The Black Gate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
War Room
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
The Dross Pits
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
The Fair Basilica
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Great Arashin City
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Diamond City
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Glistening Sphere
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Compleation
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Locket
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Atlas
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-34%synergy
Fabled Passage
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Champions
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Fetid Heath
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-19%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-19%synergy
Tainted Field
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-33%synergy
Mirrex
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Escape Tunnel
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Silent Clearing
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Forlorn Flats
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Obscura Storefront
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Mire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-18%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Opal Palace
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Moor
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy