Minthara, Merciless Soul (Commander) - Lifegain

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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Moor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Acolyte
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Restoration Seminar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Metastatic Evangel
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Grateful Apparition
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Hidden Stockpile
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Karn's Bastion
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
32%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Nested Shambler
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Dispute
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Victimize
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Necropotence
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Denethor, Ruling Steward
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Blood Artist
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Viscera Seer
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Teysa Karlov
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Selfless Spirit
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Martyr for the Cause
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Daxos the Returned
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Soul's Attendant
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Soul Warden
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Baron Bertram Graywater
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Corpse Knight
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Ruthless Lawbringer
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Warren Soultrader
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Orah, Skyclave Hierophant
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Timeline Culler
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Essence Channeler
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Edgewalker
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Cathar Commando
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Taborax, Hope's Demise
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Despark
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Fracture
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Ephemerate
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Personify
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Unbounded Potential
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Cloudshift
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Erode
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Altar's Reap
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Grand Crescendo
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Grim Affliction
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Fanatical Offering
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Carrion
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Feign Death
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Divine Resilience
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Airbending Lesson
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Dark Endurance
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Drown in Ichor
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Damn
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Worthy Cost
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Vat Emergence
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Daydream
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Fix What's Broken
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Splinter's Technique
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Final Vengeance
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Split Up
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Bone Splinters
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Call to the Feast
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Another Round
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Blot Out the Sky
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Vote Out
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Oketra's Monument
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
The Seriema
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Relic Vial
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Geth
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Blade of Selves
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Noble's Purse
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Contagion Clasp
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Contagion Engine
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Rites
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Call for Unity
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Airbender Ascension
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Bitterblossom
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Lunar Convocation
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Grave Pact
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Bond
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
March of the Canonized
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Court of Grace
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Rabble Rousing
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Muster the Departed
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Chorale of the Void
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Champions from Beyond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ninja Teen
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Tolls of War
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Far Traveler
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Dawn of Hope
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Legion Loyalty
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Life Insurance
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Teleportation Circle
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Cleric Class
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Invasion of Tolvada
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Starlit Sanctum
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
High Market
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Field of Ruin
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Memorial to Folly
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Three Tree City
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
-22%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Staff of Compleation
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Pristine Talisman
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Tainted Field
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Silence
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Godless Shrine
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
-17%synergy
Scoured Barrens
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
-19%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Desolate Mire
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Heath
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Obscura Storefront
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Hideout
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Silverquill Campus
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Escape Tunnel
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy